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Kia Sorento

Kia built the first Sorento as a five-seat body-on-frame compact SUV and launched it in 2002. This took place at a time when Kia had to stop producing the first-generation Sportage due to quality setbacks and eventual market decline.

Sep 28th, 2019

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Volkswagen Tiguan

The name Tiguan is a play of two words—tiger and leguan (German for iguana)—a unique name created in the same tradition that Volkswagen baptised the Arteon and the Touran. There were mixed reactions to the tiger and iguana fusion.

Sep 28th, 2019

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BMW 4 Series

Many argue that the 4 Series is a spin of the 3 Series (two-door coupe). While there are striking similarities, BMW ensured that there was enough change to warrant the creation of its own series. It is a classic range with overall excellent performance, a top-drawer engine, and smooth rear-wheel-drive handling.

Sep 26th, 2019

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BMW 3 Series

Starting production in May 1975, the BMW 3 Series replaced the 02 series (not to be confused with the BMW 2 series). This compact executive car has spanned seven interesting generations since its inception.

Sep 26th, 2019

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BMW 2 Series

Since the launch of the first 2 Series in 2014, the range and style of cars in the series have been pretty diverse. The BMW Coupe was the first model in the series. Later the company released a Convertible

Sep 26th, 2019

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Free Resources to DIY Minor Car Maintenance Tips & Services

In today's world, everything has become digital. The technological boom has made our lives easy and convenient. You can learn anything on the digital platform and be good at your skills. So, if you want to fit car parts yourself, YouTube can be helpful.

Sep 26th, 2019

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Volkswagen Scirocco

The Scirocco’s design takes inspiration from its name, which refers to the sweltering Mediterranean wind that blows from northern Africa through the Mediterranean basin and to Europe. Thus, the concept of a hot car that moved like the wind. Other wind-inspired VW cars are the VW Passat and VW Bora.

Sep 26th, 2019

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Low Oil Pressure Trouble Shooting

It is also possible that the oil pressure gauge itself is faulty and not able to sense the oil pressure accurately. This is, of course, something that you can only say with confidence after going to a professional. That said, if you have checked that the oil level is ok and the engine isn't vibrating or heating up extensively, then the problem may be a defective oil pressure gauge. Now, it is true that the oil pressure gauge defects occur very rarely, but they happen enough times that you should consider them a strong possibility.

Sep 25th, 2019

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Volkswagen Beetle

The Beetle torch was passed on to a new model, the Beetle A5 in 2011. It is a front-engine front-wheel drive hatchback built based on the PQ35 or A5 platform, which is the same platform used on the VW Jetta. It runs on a 1.4L 16V TSI petrol engine, attached to either a 7-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual gearbox (11k kW). It is a three-door, four-seat C-segment or small family car, with a more spacious trunk than that of the New Beetle.

Sep 25th, 2019

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Volkswagen Caddy

That was only the beginning, though. The Volkswagen Caddy Van that we see today is a leisure activity vehicle (LAV), which has changed immensely over its three-generation production run from 1978 to the present. It has evolved into both commercial-purpose and people-oriented small vans that inherited the easy handling and comfortable riding characteristics of the passenger car where they were derived.

Sep 25th, 2019

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Ford Mondeo

The third-generation model was launched in the United Kingdom, and it was based on Volvo’s EUCD platform. You could get it as a 4-door sedan, a 4-door fastback or a 5-door estate. The Australian market only received four trim levels: LX, Zetec, Titanium and XR5 Turbo (which was discontinued in 2010). For this model, Ford dropped the two V6 engines. They replaced it with:

Sep 25th, 2019

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What is a Tyre Pressure Sensor?

A tyre pressure sensor is a gadget that monitors the air pressure in a tyre. It is part of the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that reports to the driver when a tyre pressure is low. When the pressure drops to a pre-set level, for example, 25% less than the minimum required tyre pressure, the sensor sends signals to alert the driver. The driver receives the message on the dashboard as a low-pressure warning light, a pictogram display, gauge reading or a warning beeping sound.

Sep 25th, 2019

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BMW 1 Series

Being an entry-level model range, the 1 series is a rather small vehicle. Also, most of the cars in the field are rear-wheel drive (RWD) except the F52 sedan that has the alternative Front-wheel drive (FWD). Some models in the series have an optional All-Wheel Drive (AWD).

Sep 23rd, 2019

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Volkswagen Arteon

The Arteon name is an amalgamation of two words—art and eon—an allusion to timeless beauty. VW’s latest Gran Turismo vehicle displays low-key elegance with sculpted creases along with its clamshell bonnet, an aerodynamic roofline that swoops right to the boot lid spoiler, aggressive ridges along the base, and rear glass that lifts with the boot lid.

Sep 23rd, 2019

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Volkswagen Amarok

The Volkswagen Amarok is a newcomer in the pickup market segment, aimed to compete with Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, and Holden Colorado. It is a midsize ute manufactured since 2010 to the present by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV), a division and marque owned by the Volkswagen Group.

Sep 23rd, 2019