Car Maintainance

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

A common message with Mercedes-Benz, Blind Spot Assist is a safety feature that warns the driver if another car is in the blind spot–a position that a driver can not see. This feature has been optional in many Mercedes-Benz models since early 2010. Blind Spot Assist gets deactivated typically during heavy …

Every car has an engine to create power in order to move. During this process, the engine generates heat and this heat continues to rise. If this heat is not controlled, components of the engine will begin to melt and the engine may explode. That is why a system is …

Your car is one of your very valuable assets and as such needs to be in its best shape possible. This is especially important in the midst of social unrest like what we are currently experiencing across the country. When emergency arises, we depend on our cars to move us …