Car Maintainance

A vehicle’s kickstarter is the part of a car system responsible for initiating the engine ignition which starts the running of the car. Kickstarter problems arise unexpectedly and for more than one reason. Whenever there’s corroded terminals, loose connections, a bad, worn out or damaged system component you’ll notice. Starting …

This time of the year is fondly known by many as a festive period, when people prepare for the Christmas and the New Year celebrations. Understanding more about this time of the year should give you a pretty good view on how best to prepare your car. In Sub-Saharan regions …

Facing a hostile situation when driving is a reality many drivers face everyday when on the road. About 90 percent of fatalities on the road are caused by one form of hostile situation or another. Learning how to handle such situations is a matter of optimal safety precaution. Below are …

You can’t appreciate the suspension system of a car without knowing that it is responsible for making driving experience safe and enjoyable. A car suspension system consists of all parts that connect the vehicle to the road. Every car, truck, and utility vehicle has a suspension that is designed to …

Modern cars have sophisticated sensors and warning systems that notifies you when something is amiss. Even with meticulous inspections and maintenance, it’s inadvertent that you will be able to cover all of them. That is why as part of car maintenance, there are warning light indicators that may flash on …

The power steering pump directs fluid from the reservoir container into the steering gear, which applies the correct amount of pressure to turn the wheels smoothly when you are driving. Most times there are telltale signs that shows you that your power steering pump is about to pack up. It’s important to …

If you are experiencing your steering wheel shaking or quivering each time you apply the brake or try to come to a stop, this means there’s certainly something wrong with your car’s braking system. The culprits can range from worn brake pads to dry guide pins and bent out of …

You may not know this but cars with remote keyless entry systems and keyless ignition systems are probably the easiest cars to break into and steal. With the innovation of more efficient keyless unlocking and locking systems built into cars, it has become ever easier for car thieves with the …

Sometimes driving can lead us to very sandy terrain where getting stuck is inevitable. The challenge is how do we go past this densely sandy ground when there’s no alternative route to follow? This trick always helps and will certainly be a life-saver for you. The first thing to do …

Sometimes vehicle manufacturers hide some really cool features in your car that you may never know about. For some reason they leave you–the car owner to crack the code yourself or they conveniently hide it in the owner’s manual. Honda Accord is among these type of cars. Since the Accord …