As you might have realised, Australia is a very hot country to live in. Though you might not know it, if you’re feeling a little hot your...

This blog post kind of bothers us as mechanics to write but, it’s a good question that really goes into some of the mystifying and...

Up until quite recently, one of the most common services your mechanic would perform was a 'tune-up’. A tune-up meant that a mechanic...

While it’s nice to dream of buying a new car, many of us can only stretch to a second hand or ‘pre-loved’ car. Though this is never...

If you haven’t heard of a DPF (diesel particulate filter) before, this surprising little piece of technology is one of the most...

Over the course of each month, our Kashy mobile mechanics will get hundreds of quote requests for everything from a car that won’t start...

If you haven’t owned an old car (or you haven’t checked your oil lately), it might surprise you to find out that most cars burn oil. On...

It’s a pretty rough decision to be forced to make but owning a car that’s not economical to repair is a really bad place to be in. On top...

Buying a first car is a big job. Finding something that’s safe enough, practical enough and the right price (like we covered in our blog...

While your brakes are almost always checked at each service, our Kashy mechanics thought it might be best to bestow a small amount of...

This is one of the few myths about your car that, while based in some truth, is completely untrue for most modern cars but has truly...

If you’re anything like many of the vehicle owners we help at Kashy, there’s a fair chance you’ve had at least one poor experience with a...

Timing belt replacements are one of the few times as a car owner you’ll likely feel like you’re truly being ripped off. So, is that the...

In the world of keeping your car running smoothly, coolant is right up there in importance beside engine oil but is hardly ever...

Replacing the brake pads on your car is likely going to be one of the more expensive maintenance items you’ll experience in owning your...

There is near on nothing worse than having a bad smell from your A/C in the middle of summer. Having to put your windows down to blow 40+...

The summer holiday road-trip is an age old Australian tradition that has caused many family fights and laughs alike. Though your kids...

Is it true that mechanics can just plug into a computer to tell what’s wrong with a car? Can vehicle owners used the same systems, such...

If you've visited a mechanic in the last 10-20 years, it's fairly likely that you've also been asked to replace a cabin filter at some...

Modern hybrid and electric cars are arguably some of the coolest things on four wheels. From fuel efficient and environmentally friendly...