The brake system of your car is one of the most vital safety features that without which driving would be impossible. There are many things that can go wrong with your brakes and as preventive maintenance and regular inspection, it would be best to check on a few parts so you don’t get caught without brakes on the road. Under the hood of any vehicle there is a container or … [Read more...]
Want Green Car… Where do you live?
This has become the case with many cars whether they be green (alternative fueled) or newer generations of classics that still use petroleum-based products but are so efficient with respect to their emission controls that they have little or no emissions at all. Catalytic converters have long been a mainstay of the auto industry since they became mandatory by law way back in … [Read more...]
Carrying Tools in the Trunk
While drivers are not expected to act as mechanics, tools that are normally placed on standby in cases of emergency would be best placed at the trunk of cars. There will be times that a screwdriver or a pair of pliers would come in handy and you just never know when you would need them. Mechanical troubleshooting is not a requirement for drivers. But as far as roaming … [Read more...]
Turn On the Hazard When Visibility is Zero
The hazard lights of our car would normally be turned on only if your are driving in emergencies. But the thing is, how do you classify emergencies? There are various types of emergencies, the most common of which is health-related. But lately, thanks to some weird weather, rains often pour at will and may reach a point where you no longer see what is in front and behind … [Read more...]
Are You Careful When Filling Up?
Most of us probably take gasoline for granted in the sense that apart from the concern we show over its price, we do not really think about its impact on the environment. Sure, we may have a certain degree of concern over the effect of our exhaust on the air quality; but have you really put any thought of the effect filling up has on the environment? Yes, the mere act of … [Read more...]