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Inside Your Car 21 October 2026

What is that fan belt noise?

Reasons for a noisy fan belt: Squeaking or chirping noises can occur when the belt and pulley...

Inside Your Car 16 October 2026

My Car Air Conditioner Smells - Now What?

Common causes of a smelly car air conditioner and what it means: A fuel-like odour from the ...

Inside Your Car 13 October 2026

Everything to know about your knock sensor

  How a knock sensor works and why it matters: A knock sensor detects engine knocking (...

Caring for Your Car 9 October 2026

How often should you service your car if it rarely leaves home?

  When you should service your car: Many vehicles follow a logbook service schedule ...

Inside Your Car 2 October 2026

Your guide to ignition switches

  What the ignition switch does in your car: The ignition switch activates your car’s ...

Inside Your Car 28 September 2026

What is a MAP sensor and why does your car need one?

  What a MAP sensor does in your engine: A MAP sensor (manifold absolute pressure sensor...

Inside Your Car 14 September 2026

What is a serpentine belt?

What a serpentine belt powers in your engine: • The serpentine belt is a long rubber drive ...

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