This is a topic of much debate. The fact is that running the Air Conditioner (A/C) really does increase fuel consumption, this is because most vehicle air conditioners require engine power to operate. But there are tricks to improve fuel economy while running your car A/C. Consider using the “re-circulating” function of …
Read More »How To Use A Nail Polish To Remove Car Scratches
Driving a vehicle attracts scratches sometimes from objects or other vehicles but there’s a clever way to fix these scratches with nail polish and of course the nail polish has to be the same colour with your car. This can save you money from doing a paint job. This one …
Read More »How Safe Is It To Drive With The ABS Light On?
Among other functionalities, the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) helps the tyres on your vehicle to maintain contact with the road while you are braking. It functions by preventing the wheels from locking up, which can result in uncontrollable skids. The main purpose of ABS is to improve vehicle control under heavy braking, especially on …
Read More »Preparing Your Car For The Rainy Season
The rain is upon us once more and preparation must be made to protect our cars. Rainy season comes with lots of floods and these can be damaging to cars if preventive measures are not taken. Below are very important preparations that must be made to make our cars fit …
Read More »Most Common Causes Of A Flat Tyre
Most drivers have experienced a flat tyre at some point in their lives. If you’ve been in this unfortunate situation, you know the sinking feeling of seeing your vehicle with a flat tyre. Blowouts that occur on the road late at night or in inclement weather are more than an …
Read More »Best Positions To Adjust Your Car Mirrors
Safety experts believe that mirrors should be positioned so that no part of your car appears in them, as that’s the best way to negate blind spots that require you to turn your head when changing lanes. Below are useful tips on how to position your mirrors: The inside mirror …
Read More »Important First Aid Items You Should Have In Your Car
Having a well-stocked and ready-to-use first aid kit is one of the best ways you can prepare for emergencies. Having one in your vehicle is very useful. First aid kit is not only meant for occupants of your car but for sudden emergency needs involving others while on the road …
Read More »Safe Driving With Children
There are a number of times I have noticed a young child seated in a the front seat, on an adult’s lap, or not properly restrained in a child seat in rear seat of a vehicle. I often wonder if parents really know the dangers of not securing a child …
Read More »Effects Of Harmattan On Cars And How To Prevent It
Our own type of winter is here–Harmattan. This comes with dry air and dust and could have it’s own effect on vehicles. If taken for granted, this could be life threatening. Below are some important effects Harmattan can have on your car and how to get around it: Effect On …
Read More »What To Do When Water Gets Into Your Fuel Tank
By no fault of yours water can get into your fuel tank through adulterated fuel or by getting in through a badly sealed cap on the tank, or by natural condensation on the inside of the fuel tank. When this happens, you must first of all know that fuel and …
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