Without a car engine, your vehicle wouldn’t be able to start. Multiple components make up a car engine, but knowing what each of them are, and what they all do, can be difficult. 

To make things easier, we’ve created an expert guide that shows and explains the names of car engine parts and what each of the parts do, helping you gain a better understanding of the mechanics within your vehicle. 

If you ever do find that your engine is struggling, we’ve got plenty of replacement engine parts which will get you back on the road in no time. 

1. The engine block 

The engine block (also known as the cylinder block) is the component which holds all the other parts of the car engine together. They are often made from aluminium or cast iron and are divided into three sections: engine block, cylinder head and crankcase. 

The reason the

Both manual and automatic transmission cars are susceptible to stalling, and this can happen due to a number of reasons. Whilst stalling may sometimes occur through accidentally mistiming your clutch and gas pedals, it is useful to know when an engine stall is actually a mechanical fault. 

In this guide you will learn why car stalling happens and how to identify what is causing the issue if it’s a fault. If you need replacement parts to fix the problem, take a look at our wide range of alternators, fuel pumps and clutch kits, which will get you driving smoothly again in no time. 

How does a car stall?

In our breakdown of how the clutch works in vehicles, we talked about how cars start moving by transferring power from the engine to the wheels. Stalling occurs when the engine plate and clutch plate are connected together (commonly known as the

There is nothing worse than your car breaking down in wintry weather. Add in the freezing driving conditions and the limited visibility the season brings, it is vital that you are prepared for any eventuality. 

For this article, we’ve put together a checklist of our top 15 winter car essentials, to ensure you have got everything you need in case you do break down, and help you stay safe while driving during the coldest months of the year.  

Along with getting your winter driving essentials, if you need any replacement car parts, our registration search tool lets you find parts that perfectly match your vehicle. 

1. Blankets and Warm Clothes

Just as you need to wrap up at home during the winter, you should always wrap up in your car too. Keeping a thick blanket, a woolly scarf, gloves, and a winter hat somewhere in your vehicle is essential in