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HOW THINGS WORK: Clutch [VIDEO]

24 May 2021

Brendon Carpenter

In this segment of How Things Work Peter talks about a clutch and a torque converter. We see how they work in manual and automatic transmissions and...

How Things Work: Rotary Engines [VIDEO]

30 Apr 2021

Brendon Carpenter

Peter tells us about one of his favourite pieces of automotive technology, the Rotary Engine. We take a look at how the rotary engine works, how it...

HOW THINGS WORK: Windscreens [VIDEO]

20 Apr 2021

Brendon Carpenter

Peter explains the technology behind modern-day windscreens. We take a look at how windscreens have advanced over the years and how they are...

How Things Work: Brake Discs & Pads [VIDEO]

09 Apr 2021

Brendon Carpenter

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]

20 Mar 2021

Brendon Carpenter

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]

26 Jan 2021

Brendon Carpenter

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]

21 Jan 2021

Brendon Carpenter

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: Power & Torque | VIDEO

23 Dec 2020

Brendon Carpenter

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: Nitrogen [VIDEO]

01 Dec 2020

Brendon Carpenter

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]

23 Nov 2020

Brendon Carpenter

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]

19 Nov 2020

Brendon Carpenter

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...