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How Things Work: Brake Discs & Pads [VIDEO]
In this episode, Peter gives us a breakdown of how disc brakes work. Estimated reading time: 8 minutes and 33 seconds.
HOW THINGS WORK: CV Joints [VIDEO]
In this episode of How Things Work, we’re taking you through the ins and outs of the CV joint. A remarkable mechanical device that has allowed cars...
HOW THINGS WORK: Exhaust Part 2 [VIDEO]
Continuing on from our previous episode on the modern exhaust Peter takes a look at two components in particular and goes into some more detail on...
HOW THINGS WORK: Exhaust [VIDEO]
From poisonous gasses to catalytic reduction devices, Peter dissects the parts of a modern exhaust to show exactly which components go into it and...
HOW THINGS WORK: Holiday travel tips [VIDEO]
Peter chats about a few of the safety tips we should be thinking about and checking on before travelling longer distances and includes a handy...
How Things Work: Power & Torque | VIDEO
What is torque and what is power? And what exactly is horsepower? Peter takes a look at the differences and demonstrates the differences using...
How Things Work: 4x4 Systems [VIDEO]
The big debate: what is the difference between an all-wheel-drive system, a four-wheel-drive system and a 4x4 system. In this episode of How Things...
HOW THINGS WORK: Nitrogen [VIDEO]
The consensus out there is that nitrogen-filled tyres are better than standard air filled tyres, but did you know that oxygen already contains 79% of...
How Things Work: Gearbox [Video]
There is often confusion surrounding the inner workings of a vehicle’s transmission and the different types of transmissions that are available on...
What accessories add value to your journey? [UPDATE]
Photo credit: Adrian Burford To some, there’s nothing more exciting than accessorising your new car (or even your more mature and trusty wheels), but...
How Things Work: Passive safety - Part 2 [VIDEO]
In this episode of How Things Work, we’re taking a look at your car’s passive safety systems, specifically airbags, seatbelts and other soft-touch...
How Things Work: Passive safety - Part 1 [VIDEO]
In this episode of How Things Work, we’re taking a look at your car’s passive safety systems. Peter Viljoen takes a look at the different types of...
How Things Work: ESP [VIDEO]
ESP, ESC, Traction Control. Many people call it many different things. In this episode, Frankie du Toit from 947 joins Peter Viljoen, and they...
How Things Work: ABS [VIDEO]
In this episode, Frankie du Toit from 947 joins Peter Viljoen as they take a Swift Sport for a spin on a skid pan to “brake” all the rules with...
How Things Work: Variable Valve Timing [VIDEO]
Tappets, pulleys, belts and shafts. These are all words that you might have heard people say when Petrolheads speak ‘car’ or when your car has gone...
100 years of innovation [timeline]
Image credit: Suzuki United Kingdom From a small loom manufacturer in Japan to a global household name in the motor industry, have a look at 100...
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