Leather is actually made from animal skin, which is made flexible and smooth by first removing the hair from the skin, and then tanning it. Unlike your leather couch in the living room, car leather seats are quite different as they are exposed to a variety of detrimental conditions such as …
Read More »Understanding Pros And Cons Of Diesel And Petrol Engines
It’s important to understand the pros and cons of diesel and petrol engines and their applications in vehicles. Knowing this will better help us to appreciate these engines and widen our views of which best engine to choose when buying a car for use. Many Nigerians are oblivious to the …
Read More »When Your Car Is Leaking Oil: Causes And How To Fix
Oil leaks can be frustrating for car owners because there are many potential culprits. While the exact cause can be difficult to diagnose on a vehicle, this is not something to ignore. Besides leaving stains on the pavement, an oil leak can even pose a fire risk to your car’s …
Read More »Amazing Hidden Features In The Mercedes C-Class
Mercedes introduced the C-Class in 1993 to replace the 190, and has stuck with the name ever since. Even though the C-Class is no longer the brand’s entry-level model, it is still incredibly important. The current W205 model was introduced in 2014, and now comes in four different body styles …
Read More »Tools You Must Have In Your Car
Your car is a machine and tools are essential for fixing and correcting issues all the time. Since cars are considered mobile machines, vehicles can break down anywhere without notice and you wouldn’t want to be stranded in the middle of nowhere in dead of the night, that’s why it’s …
Read More »A Simple Understanding How Automatic Transmission Works
Many cars today comes with automatic transmission drive or gear commonly known by most Nigerians. Matter of fact automatic driven transmission cars are the favourites of many people around the world today because of how simple it is to operate and how convenient it makes a driving experience. Understanding how …
Read More »Starter Solenoid Problems And Fixes
A whole lot of things can cause a vehicle with a fully charged battery not to start. One of the cause is a starter solenoid contact or brushes popularly known by many Nigerians as Kick-starter brush. Many people get confused when this happens because it rarely gives any sign before …
Read More »Understanding The SOHC And DOHC Engine Layouts
It’s important to understand your car’s engine, you don’t have to be a technician to know this, matter of fact this knowledge can help save you unnecessary costs. Many vehicles today have specific engine layouts based on the manufacturer’s goals in terms of fuel efficiency, performance and engine size. There …
Read More »When Your Battery Fuse Is Blown: Symptoms And Fixes
You get into your car, get your key out to start your car but no response. If you find yourself in this situation after you have ruled out any possible problems with your alternator, check your car battery and your battery connectors are clean and you have done nothing to …
Read More »Things To Know When Choosing A Spare Tyre
Nobody likes the idea of ending up stranded in the middle of nowhere because of a flat tyre. That is why having a spare tyre in the vehicle is always a good idea. There is no complete car without a replacement tyre. A spare tyre is a matter of safety …
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