Parts and Services
Why is your car taking longer to stop? If your car is taking longer than normal to stop, chances are there is a problem in its braking system. Brake problems can increase your car’s stopping distance and affect your safety, especially in a situation where you...
What does the EGR Valve Position sensor do? Exhaust Gas Recirculation (or EGR) systems were introduced to cars as a means of reducing emissions. As their name suggests, they recirculate partially burnt exhaust gases back into the engine where they are re-burnt to...
What does the air temperature sensor do? Air is essential to the operation of your car’s engine. Inside the engine, it is mixed with fuel and ignited. This provides your engine with the necessary power to operate. The intake air temperature sensor (or IAT...
How do power wing mirrors work? A power / electric mirror is a mirror that can be electrically adjusted from inside your car. In most cars with power mirrors, each mirror has two small motors. One motor moves the mirror vertically whereas the other moves it...
What does the engine speed sensor do? The engine speed sensor (or crankshaft sensor / crank angle senor) is used to detect how quickly your engine’s crankshaft is spinning. It then sends this data to your car’s onboard computer, which makes adjustments to...
What is the exhaust air pump? The exhaust air pump (also known as the smog pump or air injection pump) is an important emissions control device. Its role is to push air into the exhaust system to help ensure that any unburnt fuel is completely burnt. This results in...
