by Tanya Bhattacharya | May 19, 2023 | News
E10, Premium 95, and Premium 98 are all types of petrol, that you can put in your car. The main difference between them is their octane rating, which measures the fuel’s ability to resist knocking or pinging. E10 fuel contains up to 10% ethanol, which is a...
by Tanya Bhattacharya | Apr 19, 2023 | News
When it comes to driving a car, there are two main types of transmissions: manual and automatic. While both types of transmissions serve the same purpose, there are some key differences between them that can affect the way you drive and your overall driving...
by Tanya Bhattacharya | Jul 19, 2019 | News
So you may be aware that car manufacturers now offer ‘extended service intervals’. While traditionally the motor mechanic industry has recommended that a car is serviced every 6 months or 10,000km (whichever happens first), manufacturers now are providing 12 month car...
by Tanya Bhattacharya | Sep 18, 2018 | News
Service your car every 10,000km or every 6 months, whichever happens first. Many people ask us how often they really should be servicing their car. Are the service centres greedy? The answer is actually not what you think. The simplest way to remember when to service...
by Tanya Bhattacharya | Sep 13, 2017 | News
Hi there, it’s Pete here from Northside Automotive with some handy tips about car coolant. Coolant is an alcohol-based fluid that controls the temperatures of the fluids and engine parts of your car. Coolant is usually a green substance (though it can come in orange,...
