The W+S Autoteile Screwdriver Blog

On this page you will find expert tips, installation instructions, trends and news about our top products and the spare parts industry. We inform about classic sins during installation and replacement of typical wearing parts and point out the most important rules for do-it-yourself screwdrivers. Once the buyer has decided on a brand name spare part and unexpected problems occur later in operation, the problem often lies with the installation. For many products, the utmost care and the correct sequence of work steps are crucial. We will be happy to advise you individually on each product group - from the exhaust system to the ignition system.

10.09.2019: Car Care Part 1: Everything for external vehicle cleaning

Regular car care makes sense and is good for the car. In this article, we focus on exterior vehicle cleaning and show what is important for good car care and what needs to be taken into account. In addition, we give a few tips on how to clean your car in winter and how to keep it clean longer.

03.09.2019: Car approval online from 1st October 2019 possible

Register, unsubscribe or re-register your car from the comfort of your sofa, no matter when, no matter where? Not possible? It works! This will be possible online from 1st October 2019. Find out in our current blog post how online admission works and what documents and other equipment you will need.

19.08.2019: What to do in a hot car?

The ever hotter summers often lead to temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius. What is the best way to prepare the vehicle? What should I bear in mind when driving long distances in summer? We have summarised many useful tips and information on the dangers of heat in cars in this article.

17.07.2019: What does the right holiday check for your car look like?

It is holiday season and the car is still the most popular means of transport. Are you planning a longer car journey? With our vacation check you can prepare your car relaxed for the vacation journey. There you will learn what to look out for and will find some useful tips and information.

25.04.2019: Why is it advisable to use a brake paste when changing brakes?

What are brake pastes for? What types are there? What is which one used for? In this blog post we will get to the bottom of these and other questions in more detail. Learn from us where and how the ceramic pastes are best applied.

07.03.2019: Is your vehicle fit for spring?

Spring is coming and it's time to get your car out of winter mode. But what does it take? We have summarized all the important steps here and can tell you so much: Just changing to summer tyres is not enough. Find out here what the right spring check for your car looks like.

22.10.2018: What do the different exhaust colors mean?

Car exhaust fumes are nowadays almost colourless even in diesel vehicles. Therefore, coloured smoke is usually a sign that something is wrong. In our article we get to the bottom of the most important colours and explain what colour means.

19.04.2018: Field report on the Blufixx UV repair pen

An adhesive that cures with UV light. How effective is it? Where can it be used? We took a closer look at the Blufixx repair pin, tested it in the automotive sector and compared it with other adhesives. Read here what we have experienced with him.

12.04.2018: Change brake discs correctly

The brakes in a car are of fundamental importance for driving safety. Since various components wear out bit by bit, a brake change is necessary again and again. In our blog post you can read when a brake change is necessary, what needs to be changed and what has to be taken into account. In addition, we will give you a few tips on how to correctly run in a new brake system and how you can extend the service life of the components.