Category: Car tips and tricks
It is an undeniable fact that car headlights are critical for increasing and maintaining visibility when driving. However, if your car lights are not aimed in the right direction, …
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Car not cool enough anymore? Keep calm and recharge your air conditioning unit. Of the many luxuries offered by modern cars, air conditioning is perhaps the one that makes …
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With constantly fluctuating oil prices, knowing your fuel economy has never been more essential. There are lots of things to consider when buying a new car. What is the …
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What is the most anxiety inducing aspect of being behind the wheel? Possible traffic collisions? Road rage? Breaking down for no apparent reason? No. Apparently, almost half of 18-34 …
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Knowing how to tow a car can help you out of some tough situations, but it isn’t as simple as you might think It’s a situation we never want …
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Many drivers used to face the situation when the engine was impossible to start because of a dead battery. This often happens when it’s freezing cold outside or, for …
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Repair of some components and assemblies demands professional knowledge, experience, and equipment. For the following list of car assemblies and components, we recommend having repairs carried out by a …
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Don’t go wrong when choosing a car Decide whether you want to buy a new car or a used one.Factors to consider: your budget, the vehicle’s condition, whether you …
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Simple methods by AUTODOC Carry out a visual inspection If there’s corrosion on the battery terminals, clean it off with a wire brush and apply copper grease. If you …
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Check your tyre pressure every week. You’ll find the correct pressure for your car’s tyres on their sidewalls or in the owner’s manual. Maintain proper wheel alignment. Incorrect wheel …
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Consider your child’s age and weight. These factors determine which group you need. There are 5 main groups of child safety seats: Group 0 Age: up to 6 months. Weight: …
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What happens if your transmission overheats? Fluid oxidation. Oxidised transmission fluid can no longer provide the proper level of lubrication, anti-wear, anti-seize and antioxidant properties, and so can’t protect …
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The heater is not blowing hot after the engine has warmed up. There is an odd smell in the car when you turn on the heater. The fan doesn’t …
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Park your car on an even surface. Turn off the engine and wait 10–15 minutes. This is the time required for the oil to settle into the oil pan. …
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Engine fails to start.After several unsuccessful attempts to start a car with a discharged battery, spark plugs can be flooded with petrol. If this happens, they’ll need to be …
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WHISTLING AND HUMMING NOISE They indicate a failure in the accessory drive, and in the valvetrain. Usually, a whistling sound occurs due to a stretched belt or a broken …
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An ignition system is responsible for starting the engine. Its main components are a battery, ignition switch, electronic control unit, ignition coils, high tension leads, and spark or glow …
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Wash the headlamps. Purpose: to remove dust and dirt from the surface of the headlights. Never clean the headlamp lens with a dry cloth; you may scratch the surface. …
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Press down on the bonnet and ask an assistant to pull the interior release latch.This will work if the cable has got stuck between the lock and lever.The bonnet …
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If you want to be sure you can start the engine of your car regardless of the weather, you need to keep the battery in a good working condition. …
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