Autobaak blog - Tips and info for car owners

Blind your own car windows

Are you interested in blinding your car windows without spending a lot of money? If so, this is the article for you! On average, tinting of car windows costs between 200-400 euros. So if you want tinted windows, but you don't want to...

Chiptuning, how does it work?

Chiptuning, or ECU tuning, is becoming an increasingly popular way to optimise the power and fuel consumption of a car. Car owners have a so-called remap done by a software specialist. This will give the car more power and will decrease the...

Testing a car battery with a multimeter

As a car owner, it is helpful if you know how to test a battery. There are many batteries today that no longer require periodic maintenance. This does not mean they have an infinite life. Therefore, everyone still needs to know how to test the condition...

Different types of windscreen wipers explained

Wiper blades may not be the most exciting part of a car, but old, worn or broken wipers can not only be very irritating, they can also be dangerous in a black downpour. For this reason, many manufacturers recommend...

Timing belt worn out? What are the symptoms?

The timing belt of your car is (often) at the front of the engine. It is made of strong rubber with nylon-reinforced cords, which maintains the lifetime of the timing belt. Usually the life span is 5 years or a maximum of...

Brake warning light on dashboard?

Problems with the brakes are hard to miss because they are accompanied by different sounds and warning lights on the dashboard. Brake problems cause different warning lights. It is good to understand the differences in these lights....

Car repair with used parts?

Would you use recycled or second-hand parts for your car? Online auction platform eBay thinks so. This will save our planet. And used parts will be cheaper and save us money too. But what are the risks? We investigate in...

Peugeot 208 problems and buying advice

The French manufacturer Peugeot has been a leading brand for many years. The brand has been successful for a long time. When the 208 came onto the market in 2012, it had to become Peugeot's most popular car and surpass previous success. The Peugeot 208 is the sequel to the...

BMW 3 Series e46 problems and buying advice

BMW 3 Series E46 technology, problems and buying advice The BMW E46 is the fourth generation of the 3 Series and was supposed to surpass the E36. This model was available as a sedan, coupe, touring, compact and convertible. The first year of production was 1997, but 1998 was the first...

BMW 5 Series E60 / E61 technology, problems and buying advice

The BMW E60 (5 Series) had the difficult task of succeeding the famous E39. The E39 was the benchmark in the E-segment and was produced until 2003. In 2003, the E60/61 had to take over as the 5th generation of the 5 Series and hold its own against the Mercedes...

EGR valve operation and problems

An EGR valve is found almost exclusively in diesel engines. This system was first tested by General Motors. This happened as early as 1970 and it has been a widely used technique ever since. The valve helps to reduce the emission of toxic substances from the...

Car tyres recycling, what for?

Millions of car tyres are thrown away in the Netherlands every year. Many of these tyres are collected from tyre companies by recognised waste recycling companies. Most tyre dealers send old tyres to recycling companies. Where the car tyres are...

Soot filter problems? How to prevent them

Soot filter problems? How to avoid them Has a mechanic ever sent you out on the highway? He probably did so because you were having problems with your particulate filter. If you have a diesel car that you don't drive a lot on the motorway, you should read this post...

Clutch disc less likely to be replaced

Replacing a clutch can easily cost more than EUR 400. The price depends on the brand and also on the hourly rate of your garage. Expect a mechanic to spend at least half a day replacing this part. Unexpected costs (such as the...

Private car sales

In this article you will find tips on how to successfully sell your car to a private seller. It doesn't matter if you want to sell a car for €1000,- or €15.000,-. These tips are easy to apply for anyone who wants to sell their car successfully. Prepare the...

Get your driving licence cheaply? You can do it!

Many people wait with getting their driver's licence, because they don't have the money for it yet or simply find it too expensive. A shame, really, because it is very handy to already have that pink card in your possession. Besides, cheap driving licence...

Buying a new car?

The youngtimer arrangement is meant for entrepreneurs, so also suitable for a zzp'er. In this article we explain how this scheme works and which cars are suitable to buy as youngtimer and what you should pay attention to. Beside that we will explain how you can use the...

A diesel or petrol car?

Buying a diesel or petrol car? There has been a lot of talk about diesel cars lately. Porsche has withdrawn its diesel models and no longer offers them, and Toyota's diesel offerings are now also limited to its pickups and SUVs. A large part...