Land Rover originally developed the Hill Descent Control (HDC) system for their Freelander models, which was created over two decades. Unlike other four-wheel drive vehicles, the Freelander did not have lower range gears to aid in a safe, comfortable descent down steeper inclines. One concern many owners mentioned was the Freelander’s HDC system had a set speed that was too…
Under the hood of a car as reliable as Volvo, there are a number of parts that work together to bring about the comfortable ride you’ve come to enjoy. Any of these parts can develop issues that need to be fixed over time and, when these problems arise, they should be looked at and solved right away. It’s best to…
Volkswagens are among the most versatile automobiles on the market. Fuel efficient, sturdy, and stylish, the brand has an impressive range of classes and models, from compact to sports utility vehicles, from practical and economical to luxurious and stylish. Whatever your needs, Volkswagen likely manufactures the kind of car you’re looking for. The historic and culturally-significant Volkswagen line of cars…
High-performance vehicles like the Porsche are exhilarating to drive. Unfortunately, when the required maintenance is neglected, the result can be far from exciting. Mechanical issues in cars of this caliber can sometimes be the direct result of not properly maintaining the car’s motor oil. Think of motor oil for your vehicle as the equivalent to water for the human body.…
An anti-lock braking system, or ABS system, is an advanced design that comes standard in most Mercedes vehicles. Both your Brake Assist System, or BAS, and your Electronic Stability Program, or ESP, both rely on your anti-lock braking system in order to work properly. Since your ABS system is one of the most important systems in your Mercedes vehicle, it…
As a whole, there are a large number of parts under the hood of your vehicle that goes into making it the impressive ride that you’ve come to love, especially in a car as reliable as Land Rover. All of these parts work together perfectly to create a system that produces a powerful vehicle and a safe ride that you…
When driving, if you experience a pull to one side of your BMW, it’s possible that the front end alignment is off, and oftentimes, this is because the tie rods. As with most problems that happen when we become vehicle owners, prolonging having it seen can increase the risk to both yourself, your vehicle, and your bank account. If your…
Keeping your car in proper working order should be the first priority for any owner of a vehicle as powerful as a Jaguar. There are a number of parts under the hood that work together to bring about the performance you love and any one of those parts going bad can cause deeper issues under the hood. To that end,…
As the owner of a vehicle as reliable as Volvo, keeping your car in proper working order should always be your number one goal. There are numerous parts under the hood of your car that work together to bring about the performance you love, but any of these parts having problems can result in issues that afflict the entire vehicle.…
Keeping your vehicle in proper working order should be the first item on the to-do list of any Volvo driver. There are countless parts under the hood of your car, and even the tiniest parts can contribute greatly to the overall performance and functions that you love on your vehicle. Should any of these parts develop problems, you may begin…