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Practical car tips from the GT Garage mechanics in Riga: servicing, diagnostics, DPF, timing belts and how to spot faults early.
TipsLatestSigns of brake problems: when to check your brakes and what each sign means
Squealing, a pulsating pedal, a soft pedal or the car pulling to one side. What each sign means, how urgent it is, and three real brake jobs from our workshop.
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TipsSigns of a worn clutch: when to replace it and what affects the price
How to check for yourself whether the clutch is slipping, which noises and smells are a warning, and why clutch replacement costs…
TipsDPF Filter: Everything You Need to Know About the Diesel Engine’s “Lungs”
Why a DPF filter clogs, how to spot the first symptoms and what the law says about removing it. Practical advice from…
TipsCar welding: when rust starts eating your car, and how to stop it
Why cars rust, which parts and models suffer most, and how GT Garage mechanics use welding to save even seemingly hopeless cases.
TipsHow often should a timing belt be replaced, and what happens if it snaps
Timing belt intervals, why age matters as much as mileage, what happens to the engine if the belt snaps, and what should…
TipsHow to choose the right car service?
When to visit a car service, how to recognise a professional garage and avoid scams. Practical tips from GT Garage mechanics in…
TipsUsed car inspection before buying – Why is it important?
Fake mileage, hidden engine defects and rust: why a used car should always be inspected before you buy it, and what the…
TipsCar diagnostics – 3 most important types of diagnostics
Preventive, targeted and advanced car diagnostics explained: when each one is needed and how it helps find faults early.
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