Car Maintainance

The rain is upon us once more and preparation must be made to protect our cars. Rainy season comes with lots of floods and these can be damaging to cars if preventive measures are not taken. Below are very important preparations that must be made to make our cars fit …

Most drivers have experienced a flat tyre at some point in their lives. If you’ve been in this unfortunate situation, you know the sinking feeling of seeing your vehicle with a flat tyre. Blowouts that occur on the road late at night or in inclement weather are more than an …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …