Not all shock absorbers are created equal – this is a fact that is especially true when it comes to chassis problems. Single-tube shock absorbers, double-tube shock absorbers and electronic systems: Different designs require different approaches to fault analysis in the workshop. Who knows her is Rainer Popiol. BILSTEIN Academy President reveals what mechanics need … Read more
Every driver knows that changing the wheel is on the agenda for spring and fall. In the following text you will find important information and instructions for the next wheel change. 1. Check for defects in used tires, 2. The stable hydraulic jack is especially suitable for changing 3. Be sure to check the air … Read more
tuning blog June 13, 2022 Auto Repair / Tuning Manual A car is often clean and shiny only on the outside, but everything under the hood should shine as well. This simplifies the work on the engine and also looks great. Although washing the engine is not as often necessary as external cleaning, it is … Read more
tuning blog June 13, 2022 Auto Repair / Tuning Manual Who wouldn’t want to go for a bike ride on the weekend, or even after work quickly. Once the weather turns nice, you yearn for a trip out of town and into nature. However, often you need a car to travel a few kilometers from … Read more
The car hits, the washing machine malfunctions and the dishwasher suddenly stops cleaning dishes properly. We all know the error messages that pop up all of a sudden on technical devices. It is good if you have a nest egg on your side and you can pay for repairs or new purchases. But how much … Read more
Is it possible to have a flap control, for example using a file Standard exhaust system with exhaust flaps, actually upgrade? And if the answer is yes, why would you do it? Basic answer: yes, The flap control can also be modified to the standard system. The fact that there is a flap control, especially … Read more
It happens after short contact with garage walls, branches or handlebars: scratches on fenders, hood or doors. Here are some tips to fix this type of damage. Whether the car should go directly to the workshop for repairs depends on the depth of the scratches. stick to your nails no Stuck in paint scratches, you … Read more
The electronic parking brake was introduced in 2001 and has since found its way into an ever-growing number of car models. On the other hand, the classic and mechanical handbrake is used less – in Mercedes models it disappears accordingly Foot parking brake. However, electronics rather than mechanics also increase maintenance costs: Brake discs and … Read more
Performance / Post Correction With the repair contract, the workshop undertakes to perform vehicle repairs correctly and to completely remove or repair the damage/defect on the vehicle. If the workshop does not fulfill this obligation, the customer can claim additional performance free of charge in accordance with Section 635 of the German Civil Code. The … Read more
An internal combustion engine needs air to burn fuel. So the filling of air in the combustion chamber is improved, the so-called swirl flaps Installed in the intake tract of diesel engines (also called intake manifold flap or vortex flap). There is a similar action in Otto engines and this action is called the rotary … Read more