Spark plugs are responsible for making the fuel-air mixture in the cylinder chamber to explode and expand, creating the required mechanical power to keep the engine running on your car. If they get worn, the spark won’t be produced as effectively or won’t be produced at all, leading to power losses, increased fuel consumption and […]
When a car breaks, it’s no longer all fun and games, as usually serious investments in service and parts is required to repair the damage and get the car running again. However, one could save important amounts of money through DIY (do it yourself) projects. Using a repair manual and the right set of tools, […]
Whether own a new or an older car, getting the desired amount of power has roots in each driver’s mind. It feels terrifying to not be able to complete overtake in safe conditions, because your car lacks a proper acceleration. Also, many drivers forget about trying to catch that green light since they are aware […]
Given its wide functional area, transmissions are a critical element in a road vehicle, allowing the car to actually move and increase speed. Numerous advances in technology have allowed transmissions to use a higher number of gears in order to improve mileage, as well as to change gears unassisted, as in the case of automatic […]
There are no secrets to keeping a car in good condition for many years. Anyone can do it, and you do not have to be mechanic either. Nor do you have to spend a fortune on gimmicks, gadgets, and mysterious liquids in bottles that claim they can make your car last forever. There is however […]
It happened to all of us at some point in time. You left the car with headlights on, or the battery just drained over night without any obvious reason. It may also happen that the battery is old and can’t work as well as in its glory days. You get stranded somewhere and the most […]
Car batteries are the mighty power suppliers allowing us to start up an engine and then use it throughout the drive. It delivers power to all electric systems in a car, including dashboard elements, headlights and taillights as well as operating other electric items such as airbags or in modern vehicles, electrically assisted drive. Batteries […]
Buying tires may not be the most glamorous purchase you can ever make, but it is certainly one of the most important, since your life depends on the choices you make. If you do a lot of high-speed driving on highways, you definitely want tires that will not only last long, but also provide the […]
With proper care and maintenance, your car can, and probably will give satisfactory service for several decades. However, modern cars require a large measure of proper care and maintenance, but you do not have to be a mechanic to do this- nor do you have to spend all your free time fiddling with your car […]
The process of buying a used car can be one of two things- either a nightmare, or a great way to get behind the wheel of your dream car if you cannot afford a new model of your favorite car. However, buying a used car is a process that is often fraught with potential mistakes, […]