Carcare Blogs

Air conditioning is one of the most important features of any vehicle, providing relief from the heat on a scorching hot day and allowing you to keep your windows up, blocking out dangerous pollution and excess noise. At Carcare Joondalup, we are the local one-stop...

A vehicle’s timing belt plays a vital role in the performance and functioning of an engine. It connects the engine crankshaft to the camshafts, ensuring each cylinder fires at the right time. Without a properly working timing belt, an engine simply will not run. As it...

Servicing is seen as a financial pain for most drivers, dreading the cost and inconvenience it can involve. However, servicing is essential and can be relatively painless when you work with a trustworthy and experienced mechanic. Modern cars are complex systems with...

It’s common to be afraid of getting ripped off when getting a car service. The amount you can expect to pay for one can vary from $150 to $2,225 depending on a number of factors including the make and model of your car, the service centre you go to, the distance on...

The wheels on a vehicle should be parallel with one another and perpendicular to the road. However, your wheels can fall out of alignment over time. This can happen for a variety of reasons. The suspension may shift, moving the wheels out of alignment. A single...

The battery in your car plays a crucial role powering the electrical components of the vehicle. It ensures you can start your car, run the lights, work the wipers and play music along with various other essential functions. With hybrid and electric vehicles becoming...

Have you ever looked at the set of seemingly random numbers, letters and symbols on the sidewall of a tyre and wondered what they meant? While they may look meaningless to the untrained eye, these markings can provide a lot of useful information about the tyre’s...

While most people understand that car batteries are 12-volt DC batteries, there’s a lot more to consider than just that. Car batteries actually have a voltage range, which affects its performance and lifespan. A car battery voltage range test is often the key to...

Buying a car can be stressful, with countless options to choose from and factors to consider. You usually have to strike a balance between something that’s within your budget, suits your lifestyle needs and is something you like aesthetically. Below we look at some of...

Batteries, like many other components of cars, experience wear and tear over time and eventually need to be replaced. But how long can you expect your car battery to last? It depends on a wide range of factors like the type of car you drive, how it’s driven, the...