Regen Brakes – How the Brakes Work on a Hybrid Car
One of the tricks up the sleeve of hybrid and electric cars, is the ability to slow down by charging their batteries. Interested in finding … Read more
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Why is a Hybrid Car More Efficient than a ‘Normal’ Car
Grab a coffee, and settle in. This post is packed with info about hybrid technology. You could then use this info to arm yourself for … Read more
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Does a Plug-In Hybrid Recharge While Driving
Yes, a plug-in hybrid can recharge while driving, but the rate at which it does so will depend on a few factors. This post covers … Read more
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Ever Wondered Why Hybrids Never Have Manual Transmissions?
I’m a car enthusiast, I’ve always driven manual transmission cars until now! When you take the plunge and buy a hybrid, you’ll quickly realize they … Read more
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Engine OFF Driving- Find Out How To Prevent Hybrid Engine Start
At first glance, a hybrid powertrain can seem a bit like witchcraft. I still find it weird when the engine cuts out as I’m crawling … Read more
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Make a Tidy Profit Repairing Non Runners at Home
I thought I had the skills to embark on restoring a non runner. So I gave it a shot, and found out that things often … Read more
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MHEV vs PHEV – What’s the Difference?
MHEV and PHEV are both types of hybrid electric vehicles. The ‘P’ in PHEV stands for plugin. The ‘M’ in MHEV stands for mild. So … Read more
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How To Unlock the Doors Without Pressing the Remote – Mitsubishi Outlander
On the driver’s door, there is a little black button, if you press this it should lock / unlock your Mitsubishi Outlander without needing to … Read more
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Dry Steering – Can it Damage Your Car?
Car designers have failed us all if dry steering can damage your car! However, I avoid dry steering because it does cause increased wear and … Read more
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Adaptive Cruise Control with a Manual Transmission
Manual cars require the driver to press the clutch at low speeds, for this reason, all manuals that use adaptive cruise inhibit the adaptive cruise … Read more
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What is Car Relay Theft?
Relay theft is a technique that allows thieves to steal your car without your key and without causing any damage to windows, doors or wiring- … Read more
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Are Electric Cars Heavier than Petrol Cars?
Generally yes! The battery pack required to power an electric car generally constitutes of around 25% of the car’s overall weight. On the flipside, the … Read more
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Jump Starting a VW Golf GTE Hybrid From Another Car
The battery might be in the luggage compartment but there’s a hidden jump point in the fuse box! A dead battery is the most common … Read more
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How Does an Electric Car Charge its 12v Battery
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Air In Brake Line – (Simple Diagnosis of Symptoms)
Air in a hydraulic brake system is bad news. The easiest way to tell you have air in the brake system is if the pedal … Read more
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Jump Starting a Toyota Prius Hybrid From Another Car
A dead battery is the most common reason a car won’t start. Don’t try and be a hero until you’ve read this article first. I … Read more
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