Hi, my name is Andy. In the past, I would just jump in my car, turn the key in the ignition and go. I never stopped to consider the complex set of unseen things which occur when a car is in motion. That is until I had to stop at the side of the road one day. I was on my way to work when I noticed that other drivers were flashing their lights at me. I looked in my rearview mirror and saw a plume of black smoke. When I had the car serviced, the mechanic explained that I hadn't been checking my oil. He explained the basics of servicing a car and suggested I learn more. Since then, I have taught myself to look after my car and I have started this blog to encourage others to do the same.