Driver’s guide
We answer the questions we hear most often in the workshop: how to recognise a fault, when to service your car and what the repair price depends on.
Timing Belt & Chain Replacement — Symptoms, When and How Much
The timing system is one of the few faults where delay can destroy the whole engine. We explain how to spot a worn belt or chain and what the replacement cost depends on.
ReadWheel Alignment — When to Get It and How to Spot a Bad One
Misaligned wheels mean faster tyre wear, worse handling and higher fuel use. We explain when to get an alignment done and why it is worth checking the suspension first.
ReadAC Refill — Cost, How Often, and Which Refrigerant
Air conditioning cools a little worse every year, because the system naturally loses refrigerant. We explain how often to service it and what the price is made up of.
ReadCheck Engine Light — What It Means and Whether You Can Keep Driving
An orange engine light means the ECU has logged a fault. Sometimes it is minor, sometimes the start of something serious. We explain how to react.
ReadIntake Port Cleaning — Carbon Buildup Symptoms and When It’s Worth It
Direct-injection petrol engines have one weak point: carbon buildup on the intake valves. We explain where it comes from and how to remove it effectively.
ReadWhen to Switch to Winter and Summer Tyres
In Poland there is no legal requirement to use winter tyres, but the difference in braking distance on cold roads is huge. We explain when to switch tyres and how to judge their condition.
ReadPre-Purchase Car Inspection — What We Check
A few hundred zloty spent on a pre-purchase inspection can save you thousands. We describe what is worth checking and what the inspection looks like at our workshop.
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