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Car A/C, electrical and mechanical tips
Plain-English advice on car A/C, batteries, warning lights, electrical faults and common mechanical problems such as brakes, suspension and engine trouble, from the workshop in Industrial Area 2, Sharjah.
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Car will not start? Battery, starter or alternator
Clicking, slow cranking or silence: what each symptom usually points to, and why a jump start is only a short-term fix.
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Warning light on? What the dashboard colours mean
Red usually means stop, amber usually means get it checked soon. A short guide to the lights drivers ask about most.
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Car A/C smells bad? Musty, vinegar or burning smells explained
A bad smell from the vents is more than annoying. Here is what musty, sour and burning odours usually mean and what to do…
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Car A/C blowing weak air? Causes of low airflow
The air is cold but barely coming out. Low airflow has different causes from warm air. Here is what to look at.
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Car battery draining overnight? Common causes of a flat battery
You park the car fine and find it dead in the morning. Here are the usual reasons a battery drains overnight.
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Signs your alternator is failing (before it leaves you stranded)
Dim lights, a battery warning light and a whining noise can all mean the alternator is on its way out.
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Headlights dim or flickering? What could be causing it
Dim or flickering headlights are a safety issue. These are the common electrical causes.
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Car overheating when the A/C is on? What it means
The temperature gauge climbs when the A/C is on, especially in traffic. These are the usual reasons.
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Clicking noise when you turn the key? Why the car will not crank
A rapid click and no start usually points to the battery or starter. Here is how to tell what is happening.
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