Understanding your car's engine components is crucial for proper maintenance. One such component is the wet belt, also known as an oil-immersed timing belt. Wet belts are becoming more common in modern vehicles, especially in newer models and brands like...
The terms ‘cambelt’, ‘timing belt’ and ‘timing chain’ can all seem pretty similar, so it’s understandable to be confused about whether they’re the same thing or totally different to each other. In this blog, we’ll take a look at what...
You may have heard of the cambelt as something that needs to be replaced at regular intervals in your car, but do you know its purpose? Knowing what a cambelt does and what can happen if you don't have it...
Getting your cambelt or timing belt changed is an essential part of vehicle maintenance to keep your car in good condition - and to keep yourself, your passengers and everyone else safe on the roads. Below, we take a look...
With so many different components to keep track of within your car, it can sometimes be difficult to keep on top of what needs replacing when. However, it’s crucial to make sure you have your cambelt changed at the recommended...
We live in a world where initials often replace words and abbreviations are part and parcel of mobile communications, writes motoring journalist Iain Robertson, but equally jargon, or the use of technical words, can cause consumer confusion. Knowing how to...
There are some service items on modern cars that, if ignored, can factor in unwarranted huge costs, when they break, highlights motoring journalist Iain Robertson, who recalls a regretful cambelt breakage on one of his former cars. No matter how...
Price comparison websites offer an incredibly valuable service and their popularity is well-deserved, writes motoring journalist Iain Robertson, but he wonders about their ‘transparency’, when there are many consumer axes to grind. Recent years have seen a new breed of...
Smooth running of your vehicle’s engine is something that even the least sympathetic motorist desires, states motoring writer Iain Robertson, and while the clues might not be crystal-clear, the cam-belt’s age is a criterion. Engine technology is a fascinating subject....
Cambelt failures are commonly the cause of the most expensive repair work that goes through any garage. There is no logical reason for this but they are often overlooked when carrying out annual services or vehicle maintenance. Being aware and...