How many times have you been driving your friend’s car or even your car and pull up to a fueling station only to get confused where the fuel tank is located? Honestly this has happened to me before and I’m sure you may have experienced it too. Here is a …
Read More »A Clean Engine: Why It’s Important!
There are some really good reasons why you should endeavor to keep your car engine clean. One of the most important reasons is it’s much easier to find a fluid leak such as a leaky valve-cover gasket so that a small problem can be isolated and repaired before it becomes …
Read More »Top 5 Most Problematic Cars Used By Nigerians
All cars have issues, from grinding brakes to gasket leaks, but some cars have been observed by experts to stand out as the most problematic of the rest. Probably you’re in the market for a used car and need some help deciding which cars are a good choice. You can …
Read More »How To Handle Your Car In Flood Water
The rain season has commenced once again and most roads across the country are flooded again. Managing your car in this condition is very tasking especially when driving in flood water. Modern cars are quite capable in extreme weather, but they remain especially vulnerable to water. Both the electrical system …
Read More »How To Perfectly Drive Safely At Night
If you are a seasoned driver you will agree with me that driving at night is very challenging. Despite the fact that the majority of driving is done during the day, about 40-50% of accidents occur at night. Luckily, there’s no reason that night driving has to be unsafe — …
Read More »Short Video: A Clever Way To Get Your Car Out of Mud Or Sand
Many of us have been stuck in the mud or sand at some point in time on our road odyssey, this is a very frustrating and stressful task to get out of. I saw this brilliant maneuver on YouTube and hope it will come helpful when you get trapped.
Read More »Ignoring Air Bag Light, Is It Safe?
If your Air Bag Light comes on, we strongly suggest that you do not ignore it. With all the lights on your dash, it can be very tempting to ignore one, thinking that it is no big deal. However, the simple fact is that if your Air Bag Light comes …
Read More »Air Conditioner Not Cooling: Things To Look Out For
Is you car’s air conditioner blowing warm air only or little cool air? This can be frustrating because you should expect more. The following are checks to find the cause of this: 1.) Compressor Checks Start with the compressor. Does it engage when you turn on the A/C? If so, the …
Read More »How To Know When Your Car Serpentine/Drive Belt Is Bad Or Failing
The serpentine belt, also known as the drive belt, is a belt on a car engine that works with the idler, tensioner, and pulleys inside the accessory drive belt system. It provides power for the air conditioning, alternator, power steering, and sometimes the cooling system water pump. The serpentine belt …
Read More »6 Warning Signs That You Need To Change Your Car Tyres
As with any product which has a shelf life, tyres too get old and tired after considerable use. Worn out tyres, if used can often prove catastrophic on the roads because they can cause cars to spiral out of control. Also tyres not performing optimally and which should have been …
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