For many enthusiasts, the electrical system and charging of a classic car are the parts that “almost always” work – until they don’t. Often, running problems, occasional stalling or poor starting are not caused by the engine but…
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Servicing electric and hybrid cars at a multi-make garage often raises two practical questions: what can be done in exactly the same way as before, and which aspects require particular care due to the high-voltage systems. On the Kirkkonummi–Espoo route, the driving profile is…
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When the windscreen mists up and a sweet smell drifts into the cabin, many people immediately suspect the worst – and sometimes the cause really is the heater core. However, the problem may also be caused by issues with air circulation, a blocked fresh air filter, …
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Misfiring and jerking in a petrol car may seem like a minor nuisance, but it’s worth taking it seriously as soon as the symptoms recur. Jerking, stuttering or an uneven idle can be caused by simple wear and tear on parts (such as…
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The smell of exhaust fumes or a rattling noise coming from the engine compartment is one of those symptoms that shouldn’t simply be dismissed as “left over from winter” or “just the sounds of an old car”. Often, the underlying cause is the exhaust manifold, a flexible joint or another part of the exhaust system…
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Springs and shock absorbers often wear out so gradually that no distinct “rattling” sound can be heard at all – yet handling deteriorates, grip is compromised and tyres may wear out prematurely. The Espoo–Veikkola route involves driving on a wide variety of…
Read article → Power steering is playing up: heavy steering, a whirring noise and a leak – the first thing to check is a situation that requires immediate attention, as the feel of the steering can change surprisingly quickly and, at the same time, reveal…
Read article → A slipping or stuttering clutch is a familiar problem for many drivers in Siuntio: the revs rise, but the speed doesn’t increase at the same rate, or pulling away feels as though it’s happening in “two stages”. The symptoms may start imperceptibly – and…
Read article → When a wheel bearing whines or rattles, the noise often seems to come from “somewhere in the car” and grows louder slowly but surely. A change in the sound when cornering is one of the clearest signs: many people notice that the noise…
Read article → When a car pulls to one side, driving quickly becomes a strain and, at its worst, dangerous. The symptom may seem like a minor case of “steering wobble”, but the underlying cause could be anything from differences in tyre pressure to brake drag and…
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