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Ask the Mechanic: Why is there an orange light on my dashboard?

Uganda, May 16 -- Hello Paul, for about one week now, my car does not have any power and there is an orange warning light on the dashboard. What does it mean? Angel Hello Angel, your dashboard's yel... Read More


Ask the Mechanic: Which is better between Mercedes A45, and A35?

Uganda, May 9 -- Hello Paul, is it worth paying the extra money for a Mercedes AMG A45 over the A35? How would you rate these vehicles? Brian. Hello Brian, a value-for-money audit of the fourth gene... Read More


Ask the Mechanic: Which small Mazda SUV can I buy?

Uganda, May 2 -- Hello Paul, I have a 2019 Mazda 3 hatchback which I love, but it is not big enough since I sometimes have to do school runs. It has 37,000 kilometres currently. I am looking to upgrad... Read More


Ask the Mechanic: Why does my Toyota Vitz use so much engine oil?

Uganda, April 25 -- Hello Paul, I have a Toyota Vitz 1.3L 2009 model with a 2SZ fe engine. The engine oil level goes down by 300ml every 1,000kms. There is no leakage in the engine or under the car. I... Read More


Ask the Mechanic: Do high rpms always mean higher fuel consumption?

Uganda, April 18 -- It is generally true that an increase in an engine's revolutions per minute (rpm) beyond 2,000 usually results in an increase in fuel consumption. Therefore, keeping the rpm below ... Read More


Ask the Mechanic: Why does my indicator bulb blink faster?

Uganda, April 18 -- Hello Grace, when a turn signal or indicator bulb is damaged or burnt the flasher relay will blink faster because of the reduced load on the turn signal or indicator circuit. This ... Read More


Ask the Mechanic: Can I go for car leasing or outright purchase?

Uganda, April 18 -- Hello Juliet, the decision to lease, finance or outright purchase as a means to own a car will depend on your individual preferences and financial fortunes. Leasing gives you the b... Read More


Ask the Mechanic: Why is my car rusty again shortly after being repaired and painted?

Uganda, March 28 -- Recently I took my car for a repaint. Although the garage did paint work repairs on it, within two months, all areas are rusty again. What should I do? JB Hello JB, the rust repa... Read More


Ask the Mechanic: Which tyres suit my car; XL or regular?

Uganda, March 21 -- Hello Paul, I do not know whether my car needs XL or regular load tyres. The owner's manual does not specify this so how do I find out? Gloria Hello Mukasa, having excessive amou... Read More


Ask the Mechanic: What is the minimum tyre tread depth?

Uganda, March 14 -- Hello Paul, I have read somewhere that tyres should be changed at 3mm. However others recommend changing tyres at 1.6mm. However tyres are not fully recyclable so, why should they ... Read More