December, 2020

• 28 December

  Does Engine Tuning Reduce Engine Life?

  

  Sometimes for certain reasons your engine may get sloppy and reduce horsepower or you may want to give your car a kick. Then you may want to consider tuning up your engine. But first it’s important to know what engine tuning actually is. This is the adjustment or modification of the …

  Read More »
• 20 December

  How Often Should A Car Rest On A Road Trip?

  

  This is an interesting question some drivers may have asked. Some would argue that the engine of a car is like it’s soul and is designed to operate at it’s optimal performance within a certain temperature. So far your engine is in good working condition, there’s no need to rest …

  Read More »
• 18 December

  Try This Trick Before Taking Your Car To The Mechanic

  

  Many cars today very much like the one you are driving now runs on at least two computers known as modules. The primary ones are the Engine Control Unit (ECU) and the Transmission Control Unit (TCU), although some cars have more computers installed in them. These computers are responsible for …

  Read More »
• 11 December

  What Is The Best Position To Be In A Car Crash?

  

  Any time when driving on the road, there is a one percent chance or more of getting involved in one form of road accident or the other. Driving comes with it’s own risks and staying safe is paramount. Seating positions can adversely affect the nature of injuries that may occur. …

  Read More »
• 8 December

  What Is The Correct Tyre Pressure For My Car?

  

  Tyre pressure is measured in PSI meaning Pound Per Square Inch, which is a standard unit for pressure in all tyres. For a smooth, safe ride and long-lasting tyres, it’s important to find the right tyre pressure for your vehicle. Written somewhere on the side of your tyre, you may …

  Read More »
• 4 December

  How Long Does It Take A Road To Dry?

  

  How fast a road dries depends on a number of factors. The texture of the road, humidity, drainage and the steepness. This drying out process may last between an hour to days. Some roads can be quite dangerous to drive on under wet conditions and great care should be taken …

  Read More »

November, 2020

• 28 November

  How To Know Your Car Key Remote Security Frequency

  

  Remote keyless systems come as standard or as an option in 70% of cars made today. They consist of a key fob transmitter or a remote and a receiver in the vehicle. To work, they need a frequency, which is unique to them so they can communicate. Due to the security sensitivity …

  Read More »
• 23 November

  How Do I Know If My Exhaust Pipe Is Due For Change

  

  The exhaust pipe carries waste gas from the engine, a product of the combustion process. Like every other part of the car, the exhaust pipe is subject to wear and tear. As time goes on and the exhaust pipe is in use, it begins to leak. Carbon monoxide, the main …

  Read More »
• 11 November

  Wrong Way To Park Your Car That Will Damage Your Gearbox

  

  A wrong way to park an automatic transmission car can damage the gearbox and send you looking for a replacement sooner than is expected. This is a common mistake many drivers make on regular basis without knowing it. When the car is stopped many people push directly from “D” to …

  Read More »
• 9 November

  How To Escape From A Sinking Car

  

  Imagine your car getting out of control and heading off the bridge into a deep large body of water. This is obviously a frightful experience that any driver would rather not want to undergo. But it’s very important to know what to do should you find yourself in this situation. …

  Read More »