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Kia Soul

The Kia Soul’s unusual aesthetics often gets it a second look. This subcompact crossover SUV projects an aura of strength with its snub-nosed bonnet, cubed rear, and muscled wheel arches. This front-engine front-wheel-drive J-segment vehicle debuted in 2008 at the Paris Motor Show and was marketed the following year. It was released in 2009 and has roamed Australia since then until today, though not in great number.

Sep 19th, 2019

Educational

Why Rotate Tyres

The front and the rear tyres wear differently since the front tyres carry more weight. Besides, the numbers of turnings by the front tyres affect the rate of wear and tear on the front tyres.

Sep 17th, 2019

Technical

How do car brakes work ?

The law of inertia is responsible for governing the braking system of a car. The basic principle for the correct functioning of the brakes is friction. The braking process is that one body contacts another in opposite directions. This generates a force that is known as friction, which opposes the movement of the body until it stops. Friction depends on two essential elements: The contact area between each body.

Sep 17th, 2019

Carpedia

Suzuki Alto

The first-generation Alto was based on the Fronte SS30/40 passenger car that was built as a three-door commercial-use vehicle. It became an overnight sensation when it was released to the local market due to its original cut-price tag. Several other automakers followed suit, ushering in an era of dynamic competition in the Kei cargo cars category. This version of the Fronte sold in leaps and bounds, outperforming the passenger model by more than twice in sales.

Sep 17th, 2019

carpart

Risks of not servicing your vehicle reguarly ( Especially new ones)

If you miss a service, your manufacturer has the right to void your warranty, and rightfully so as all this information is given to you in your owner's handbook. When you run out of warranty, you may get still get covered by your manufacturer under the "Good Will Warranty". Proof of regular servicing suggest's to the manufacturer that you have done everything that is required to maintain your vehicle.

Sep 16th, 2019

Carpedia

Suzuki Baleno

While there had been four generations and four different cars to the Suzuki Baleno name, there had been only two in Australia—the Cultus Crescent and the new Baleno. The two other models or generations were released in their original nameplates and are only mentioned briefly in this article to explain their connection to the Baleno.

Sep 16th, 2019

Carpedia

Holden Commodore

The Holden Commodore is a model of the middle class and upper-middle-class offered since 1978 by the Australian car manufacturer Holden. Holden is the Australian subsidiary of the US Company General Motors. The better-equipped variants are called Holden Calais and (from 1984) Holden Berlina. From 1990 to 1997 a Pickup under the name Holden Commodore Utility was offered based on the Commodore. From 2000 this pickup was called Ute.

Sep 15th, 2019

Carpedia

Suzuki Vitara

The original Vitara was mainly a 4x4 off-roader, built as a small boxy wagon that drove like a truck. The second and third generations were a tad larger. Their less-boxy shape curved ever so slightly and retained the road-oriented build of the original. These generations were rebranded as Grand Vitara, and a separate article will zero in on them.

Sep 15th, 2019

Carpedia

Kia 2700 / Kia 2900

Kia’s K-Series, where the K2700 is only one among the many variants, is also known as the Kia Bongo, Kia Besta, Kia Frontier, Kia Bongo III, Bongo Frontier, and Forland K1. It is a series of rear-wheel drive pickup trucks, RVs, and vans. In this article, however, the focus will be on the K2700 and K2900 pickup trucks, particularly the specific versions that made it to the Australian soil.

Sep 15th, 2019

Educational

How to Detect Areas with Oil Leaks

A car uses different oils, and each has a specific place of use. Besides, these oils have different colours. In the case of oil leaks, by just looking at the colour of the oil, you can tell which fluid is leaking and where it is coming from. It is therefore essential to know the colour and property of each fluid.

Sep 15th, 2019

Carpedia

Suzuki APV

The rear-wheel-drive APV is built in two body styles: 5-door van and 2-door pickup. The 5-door van model has been rebranded as Mitsubishi Maven for the Malaysian market, while the pickup versions are known as Suzuki Mega Carry, Super Carry Pro, and APV pickup in others. The pickup version was r

Sep 12th, 2019

Educational

8 Reasons youré car can lose reverse

This is a common problem in manual transmission vehicles. However, it also affects automatic vehicles. The problem is as a result of improper gear shifting that is usually accompanied by clicking noise. When a vehicle has broken teeth on the reverse gear, you will hear unusual sounds when you shift the gear to reverse. This problem is fixed by replacing the gear.

Sep 12th, 2019

Carpedia

Suzuki Ignis

In Australia, this car was offered in GA and GL levels, both variants with the same engine under their bonnet (60 kW and 106 N⋅m) and same 5-speed manual transmission offered as standard and 4-speed auto as an option. Here was how they differed:

Sep 12th, 2019

Carpedia

Kia Cerato

In Australia, only the Kia Cerato sedan was available and only in a base trim package. Power was churned by a 2.0L petrol engine attached to either a 4-speed auto or 5-speed manual transmission (101 kW and 185 N⋅m). In 2005 through 2008, both sedan and hatchback models were offered with the same powertrain and base trims on both.

Sep 12th, 2019

Technical

Five reason why you car could have low compression

Compression is the force behind the functionality of any engine Engine compression results when the air and fuel are compressed in a small volume and mixed in the engine cylinder. It is the ability to measure the gases that are confined in the cylinder. It is essential to always check the compression pressure by doing a compression test. Whenever the engine is not running well, or doesn't produce enough power to move the car, it is likely to be because of low compression.

Sep 11th, 2019