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Let’s Talk Automotive – How Things Work: Engine Cooling System

Let’s Talk Automotive – How Things Work: Engine Cooling System

12 Apr 2023
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Brendon Carpenter

This episode of How Things Work provides an insightful crash course on the basics of the cooling system in our vehicles.

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How Things Work: Fuel Consumption

How Things Work: Fuel Consumption

02 Mar 2023
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Brendon Carpenter

Ever wondered if car manufacturers’ fuel consumption figures are accurate? In this episode of How Things Work, we’re going to take you through how...

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[Video] How Things Work: Navigation GPS

[Video] How Things Work: Navigation GPS

19 Feb 2023
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Brendon Carpenter

Learn all about GPS’s, navigation and satellites in this episode of How Things work. Estimated reading time: 4 minutes, 19 seconds.

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Let’s Talk Automotive – How Things Work: Carbon Ceramic Brakes

Let’s Talk Automotive – How Things Work: Carbon Ceramic Brakes

09 Feb 2023
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Brendon Carpenter

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[VIDEO] How Things Work: Tyres and Mags

[VIDEO] How Things Work: Tyres and Mags

27 Dec 2022
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Brendon Carpenter

Fitting king sized rims on your car might enhance its appearance, but it certainly has a negative impact on its performance. In this episode of How...

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How Things Work: Fuel Cells

How Things Work: Fuel Cells

07 Dec 2022
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Brendon Carpenter

Curious about fuel cells and electric vehicles? In this interesting episode of How Things Work, we will take you through the fascinating mechanics of...

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How Things Work: Fuel Tank [VIDEO]

How Things Work: Fuel Tank [VIDEO]

07 Nov 2022
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Brendon Carpenter

The fuel tank in our cars is something that we don’t often think about, however, it is a surprisingly complex component and a very crucial one. In...

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How Things Work: Tyre Grip [VIDEO]

How Things Work: Tyre Grip [VIDEO]

21 Apr 2022
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Brendon Carpenter

In this episode of How Things Work, we take a basic look at how car tyres achieve and retain their grip and what factors influence that grip....

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What does my vehicle insurance cover?

What does my vehicle insurance cover?

21 Jan 2022
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Cristine Knight

Insurance is priceless, when you do not have any! Many South Africans have discovered this to their cost when not, or under-insuring, their cars and...

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Car trade-in dos and don’ts

Car trade-in dos and don’ts

02 Jan 2022
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Cristine Knight

Cars, like kittens or puppies, have a way of worming their way in our hearts, making the decision to sell or trade-in both difficult and emotional –...

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How Things Work: Headlights [VIDEO]

How Things Work: Headlights [VIDEO]

20 Sep 2021
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Brendon Carpenter

In this episode, we delve into a little of the back story on headlights and how they have evolved since they first appeared on motor vehicles. Peter...

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How Things Work: Tyres [VIDEO]

How Things Work: Tyres [VIDEO]

13 Sep 2021
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Brendon Carpenter

In this episode Peter gives us some insight into tyres which are a critical safety component on any vehicle. He discusses the different types of...

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How things work: Start Stop [VIDEO]

How things work: Start Stop [VIDEO]

13 Aug 2021
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Brendon Carpenter

In this segment, we learn more about the basics of the start-stop systems found in some modern vehicles. We learn why they have become more and more...

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HOW THINGS WORK: Pretensioner [VIDEO]

HOW THINGS WORK: Pretensioner [VIDEO]

30 Jun 2021
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Brendon Carpenter

In this segment, we take a more in-depth look at the need for seatbelts and the vital role they play when we wear them. We learn more about the...

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HOW THINGS WORK: Engine braking [VIDEO]

HOW THINGS WORK: Engine braking [VIDEO]

08 Jun 2021
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Brendon Carpenter

In this segment of How Things Work we look at engine braking, how it works and whether it can do damage to our vehicles. We also learn a few...

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How to retain value to sell your car second hand

How to retain value to sell your car second hand

05 Jun 2021
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Cristine Knight

Eyes roll and often there is anger at the price being offered by a dealer when the time comes to sell the car that has been your pride and joy for...

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