Every vehicle brand has it’s own peculiar issue, this is evident when factory recalls are made. Since technical faults are spotted while in use, manufacturers rely on feedbacks from car owners to make necessary adjustments, sometimes major call-backs. Nissan hasn’t been exempted from this problem. According to www.carcomplaints.com analysis was …
Read More »How Highway Scam Mechanics Operate
I’d prefer to call them “Highway Bandits”. These individuals have little or no training in automobile repair. You’ll see them lurking in most inter-state highways in Nigeria. As cunning and dangerous as they are, we need to be careful when confronted with them. If you notice someone trying to stop …
Read More »Revolution Of Electric Cars: Mechanical Cars To Be Phased Out By 2020
With the determination of automobile manufacturers to phase out mechanical driven cars by 2020, we may start to see the mass production of electric cars sooner than we think. This is as a result of automobile manufacturers commitment to saving the environment by reducing carbon emission from mechanical cars. Recently …
Read More »5 Tips for Windshield Crack Prevention and Repair
All it takes is one small chip in the windshield before it becomes a full-fledged crack. Small yes, but you want to be safe. Here’s how to prevent a windshield crack from interfering with your safety. 1.) Decide If It Needs Immediate Attention First, where’s the crack located? Is it …
Read More »What To Do When Your Vehicle Gets Stolen
As much as this is not any car owner’s wish, it’s very important to be well prepared with information on how to locate your stolen car when this happens. Vehicle theft is a reality and must be taken important at all times. If you should ask a police officer, you …
Read More »Best Ways To Stop A Vehicle With Brake Failure
Imagine you are on the expressway and suddenly there’s need to push the brakes and nothing happens. Careening at 120km/hr. What do you do? Brake failure is a terrifying and dangerous experience no matter where it occurs. Although it’s certainly not what any driver would pray for, but the frightful …
Read More »How to Remove a Broken Key from an Ignition Lock
Have you ever broken a key? It does happen all too often, and sometimes happens right in the ignition lock of your car! Luckily, you can usually get the broken pieces out without calling a locksmith. Here is a very short video of a simple and clever way to get …
Read More »How To Avoid Back Pains Caused By Driving
Sitting in a car for an extended period of time can take a toll on your back, but there are steps you can take to prevent stiff, sore muscles and joints. Below are a few tips to help you prevent muscle aches after a period of driving. 1.) Sitting Mindfully In …
Read More »Tricks Nigerian Mechanics Use To Extort Money From Clients
Working for years in the automobile industry and dealing with countless mechanics have given me a broad view of mechanics in Nigeria and how they operate. As vehicle technology gets more advanced and more electronic, many Nigerian mechanics are yet to catch up with the development. This is okay since …
Read More »How To Choose The Right Windshield Wiper Blades
When driving it’s very important to have a clear vision especially during the rainy season, your windshield wiper blades helps you to achieve this. This means you must make sure it’s in optimal shape. If your windshield wiper blades are skipping, streaking, splitting, or squeaking, it might be time for a …
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