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Tires do not require much attention other than the regular thread check every driver must do. However, when it comes to overall safety, it’s one of the things considered to have the most immediate impact. Bursting a tire on the road could lead to injury and serious damage to your car. Hydropla...

It’s not necessary for a vehicle owner to know entirely how their car works down to the tiniest detail. However, such knowledge can come in handy from time to time, especially when some work needs to be done. Some of the most basic car services vehicle owners are familiar with are oil changes...

Unfortunately, not all roads are smooth. And as a driver, there are times when you even feel bad after miscalculating your run on a rough road. You clutch on the steering wheel and wait for that loud thump. Driving on rough, bumpy roads is fine from time to time and won’t do so much damage to...

Is your car fuel-efficient? Or is it guzzling gas? In a time of soaring fuel prices, your car’s fuel efficiency is a pressing concern—every drop of gas counts. And even if gas prices were in a healthy range, you must still ask these questions. Cars get old and issues with components lea...

When something is wrong with your car, you just know. Especially if you drive it every day, one single thing that seems off will send you wondering if it’s time for a visit to your mechanic. One of them is when your car jerks when accelerating. Obviously, it should not happen and you must loca...

Nothing's more frustrating than finally getting ready to hit the road and being helpless behind the wheel because your car won't start. There are plenty of possibilities that lead to such an undesirable situation, and knowing them is key to avoiding the same dilemma in the future. Here are s...

In the past decades, having a hybrid car makes you stand out because it wasn’t the go-to pick, was it? These days, due to the rising price of fuel and the pressing environmental issues, it’s more of a sense of relief and responsibility that drive the choice behind every hybrid car out th...

Many people confuse wheels and tires when talking about them as parts of a vehicle. However, they are different parts of a set. They come together, so the confusion is understandable. The wheel is the metal to which the tire is attached. It has two parts–the disc and the rim. On the other han...

“Prevention is better than cure” is a mantra that doesn’t only apply to physical health; it applies to everything, even car maintenance. Your car is bound to collect some wear and tear over time, but regularly keeping things in check will help avoid one-time big-time repairs that c...

Your car’s cooling system is working hard every time your engine runs. Car engines generate a lot of heat, and the cooling system keeps that heat out of the car’s body, keeping you comfortable and safe. It makes sense that it’s only a matter of time before some parts get significan...

A foul or weird smell is always a warning sign that something may be wrong, even outside the automotive world. These warning signs should never be ignored, especially if they are coming from your car engine. Sometimes, the smell doesn’t have to be nasty or funky, but any unusual odor you have...

Fluids are necessary for your car to run. They must be maintained at an optimum level to prevent wear and tear, maintain the car’s condition, keep you safe while driving, and give you a comfortable ride.  Your car needs engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid, steering fluid...

When you were just starting to learn how to drive, you must have heard someone tell you that a car engine is like a muscle, you need to warm it up before using it. It actually makes sense if you think about it, but is it true? Partly. How do carburetors work? Whoever told you that age-old advice m...

If there is one thing to thank for keeping you safe every time you are on the road, it’s your car’s brakes. It’s the system that keeps you from hitting another vehicle, or worse, a pedestrian. It keeps your drive smooth around corners and helps you match the drive-thru window just ...

All drivers would agree that one of the most frustrating things is hopping into your car, turning in your key, and hearing nothing or just a sputtering engine sound. A dead car battery delays plans and takes up time. However, your car battery won’t just suddenly give up on you overnight. There...

What is the suspension? Your car suspension’s main function is to keep every ride smooth. The bumps, the shaking, the uncomfortable feel of a ride, and the uneasy turns are telltale signs there may be something wrong with the suspension. It’s important to keep your car suspension in goo...

The job of your car’s transmission is to give your tires adequate power according to the speed of the car. Different speeds require different power which is why your car needs to shift from time to time as you drive. In manual transmission cars, you have to do the shifting on your own while au...

Driving under normal conditions is already daunting. Regardless of whether the road is perfectly paved, one miscalculated turn can lead to a driving disaster and, worst, injury. Adding adverse weather conditions just makes driving more challenging.  A downpour impairs your vision. It’s h...

A car is probably the biggest purchase you will ever make in life, next to a house. And the price tag is not a joke. So when it comes to maintaining it, priorities must be set straight.  It’s true that you cannot DIY your way around some things that relate to your car. It must be your tr...

When shopping for cars, you have to take into consideration a lot of factors. One is a lifestyle. Will the car suit your daily needs? What kind of activities will you use the car for? Another is if you can afford it, not just the purchase price but the maintenance and operating costs. This includes ...

Recently, we have heard a lot of clamors about green technologies, going green, and the low-carbon impact for minimum environmental impact. The current policies and regulations are a positive step towards this; however, if we look at the reality and the practical implementation of such policies, we&...