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Jack Dreyer

Jack is the newest and youngest member of the digital team here at Kwik Fit, assisting with website and blog content to ensure that our visitors are kept well informed on car maintenance and to provide useful safety advice. He currently drives a BMW 2 series and, his dream car would be an all black Mercedes G-Class.

Likes

  • Sticking One Top Bins
  • F1
  • Biscoff Milkshakes

Dislikes

  • Unnecessarily Noisy Exhausts
  • Peanut Butter
  • Traffic

Do Car Tyres Have Inner Tubes?

Jack Dreyer | Tuesday 12th September 2023 3:00pm

Car tyres with intricate tread patterns up close.

Ever wondered if car tyres have inner tubes? We explore the original purpose of inner tubes & what makes modern tyres different in this blog. Find out here.

Air Con in EVs & Hybrids: Your Questions Answered

Jack Dreyer | Friday 8th September 2023 12:30pm

A person holding their hand up to the air conditioning vent in their EV.

Ever heard of thermal management? Air con plays a significantly different role in EVs than it does in regular vehicles. Read on to find out more.

How to Tell If Your Brake Caliper is Stuck

Jack Dreyer | Monday 4th September 2023 12:00pm

A rusted brake disc and caliper.

A seized brake caliper can be an inconvenience at best, and cause serious damage at worst. Here are the most common signs that a caliper’s stuck & what to do.

How to Top Up Brake Fluid & Other Questions

Jack Dreyer | Friday 1st September 2023 9:00am

Shot from within a car's engine bay, a brake fluid reservoir sits on top of the master cylinder.

Here’s everything you need to know about brake fluid, from how it works to how to top it up — and why checking it is a crucial part of car maintenance.

Why is Your Engine Overheating?

Jack Dreyer | Tuesday 29th August 2023 10:00am

An overheated engine smoking and steaming.

The main reason for your engine to be overheating is due to a problem in the coolant system – here are the most common problems we see & what to do about them.




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