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 »Best Free Traffic Apps For Android And iOS Devices
Have you ever tried to follow a route and wondered if there is a traffic jam ahead so you could either continue or change route? This challenge occurs all the time in a metropolis like Lagos. We’ve all been stuck in traffic at one time or another, and we all …
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 »Understanding Hybrid Cars And Its Benefits
Since Hybrid vehicles were introduced into the international market in 1997, only a small number of these vehicles are actually used in Nigeria in contrast to it’s full mechanically driven counterparts. Before proceeding, we need to understand what a Hybrid vehicle is. A Hybrid vehicle is a type of vehicle …
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 …
Read More »Important Benefits Of Vehicle User Manual
Some people probably have never gone through their vehicle user manual. These booklets often found in the glove compartment of vehicles are packed with information that will save you stress, money, your car or even your life. It’s important to always keep this instructional booklet nearby at all times after …
Read More »How To Solve Transmission VTM-4 Lock In Acura MDX
2001 to 2004 Acura MDX has become a popular SUV for lots of lower/medium income Nigerians today. We all know that Acura is a luxury brand of Honda. Given it’s reputation for excellent fuel economy, Honda also developed a great All Wheel Drive (AWD) technology that’s quite commendable. But such …
Read More »How To Know The Best Jack For Your Car
Unless you’re a car fanatic or a mechanic, you probably haven’t given a lot of thought to your car jack. But if you ever find yourself stuck on the side of the road with a blown tyre and a three-hour wait for roadside assistance, you might wish you had. Having …
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