Aside from the mechanical system, the electrical system is another important aspect of the overall operation of a vehicle. A major fault in this section can render a car to a complete halt. Care should be taken when working on the electric components of a car because a small short-circuit …
Read More »What To Look Out For In A Good Auto Repair Shop
Ever get that sneaking suspicion when you take your car in for repair that you’re overpaying or getting needless work done? If you want to make sure you get service you can trust, keep in mind these tips for what to ask at the shop and signs of good (and …
Read More »Vehicle Checklist For Back To School
School resumption is upon us once again and drivers are reminded to make sure their vehicles are children safe and road ready. Here is a five point checklist you must follow: 1.) Check Lights And Wipers For Visibility: With rainy season not yet over, make sure lights and wipers function properly so …
Read More »Salah Holidays: How To Transport Livestock Safely
As we approach the Salah celebration, lots of Muslims across the country are buying livestock for the festival. Transportation of livestock is a crucial part of this process. It’s important to be aware that livestock such as cattle, rams and goats on transit are very elusive and special care should …
Read More »What To Do When Your Car Catches Fire
Vehhicle fires are one of the scariest things that can happen on the road – and they happen more often than you think. Watching your vehicle burn by the side of the road is an experience you don’t want to go through. Here are a few common-sense tips that can …
Read More »The Most Problematic Nissan Model
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 »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 …
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