Car wax
Never underestimate the power of consistent car waxing in ensuring that your car is in its top form. It is recommended that you do wash your car at least three times a month. Wax helps protect the car paint from tarnishing and coats it with a protective layer that helps fight the damage caused by [...]
Motoring Guide - Car Maintenance
Basic car maintenance is something every car owner should know. Being able to check the engine oil, the pressure of the tyres and the overall condition of the brakes can save you money, and you won’t need to rely on the skills of a mechanic to do everything. All you will need is some basic [...]
Plastic crises
Road trips are fun and so is driving fast, real fast, but was there ever a time wherein you were alarmed by the distinct stench of burnt up plastic in your car? Well, it’s actually a pretty common problem, see due to the world’s patronization on cheap plastics, it’s pretty usual to have them flying [...]
The electrical fault light
How do you know if your car’s electrical charging system is faulty? You usually get a warning from the dashboard when the picture of a battery there stays on after you’ve turned the engine on. Usually it happens when the alternator (every car has one, it’s like a car battery charger) works improperly or if [...]
Checking oil
A car’s engine must always have the right amount of oil. Otherwise, it can be seriously damaged. Checking the oil level of your car is pretty much simple and does not require the attention of a mechanic.
The oil dipstick is usually can be found sticking on one side of the engine. Newer car [...]
Changing headlight bulbs
Try to avoid touching the headlight bulbs when changing car headlights. It’s like this. Most bulbs made for car headlights are filled with halogen. If you handle the glass with your bare hands, chances are you will leave invisible trace amounts of grease and oil on the glass of the headlights (oohh…. very CSI!). When [...]
Have it checked
Perhaps even a well maintained car at some point will show signs of wear and tear. It’s okay. Just take note of said signs and have your car checked will get you fine. For example, if you hear an irregular noise or if you feel a different vibration, or if you notice a leak somewhere, [...]