Your car was your most precious companion during the winter months. You didn’t have to freeze out there in the cold or jostle against other people in the crowded public transit. Well, now it’s payback time. Be your car’s friend just like it was yours, and return the same amount of attention and care you were given. Take it to the doctor. Tend to its wounds, if any. And finally, make it tip-top for the adventures to come during the pleasant time of year. 1) Give your pet a nice and thorough spring bath Taking a bath isn’t just about fancy and glossy fresh looks. Once the winter is … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2017
How to Repair a Punctured Tire on the Road
There’s hardly a driver who has never been through that distressing episode when a tire (or two, god forbid) gets a little iron buddy stuck in it. The buddy gets in, the air starts getting out. As bad luck would have it, it usually happens when you’re a long way from civilization. As if nails and screws and all kinds of bolts were raining from the sky and falling down right to the motorways. Many a mechanic would shudder at the thought of plugging an injured tire without patching it from the inside, but sometimes it’s the only solution if you want to actually make it to the mechanic. … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Keep Your Hands off the Phone While Driving
We live in a buzzy world of distractions. Wait, was that a Messenger ping? What was I saying? Yes, distractions. It’s hard to focus on doing one thing. However, sometimes it’s really vital to be able to resist the urge to divide your attention between multiple spheres. All of us would agree that using a cell phone while driving is dangerous. Even a quick check if that’s your girlfriend confirming she can go to that dinner can put someone’s life at risk. It’s not just taking a quick look at that fancy little screen of yours. It’s reaching for it, unlocking it, finding the function, … [Read more...]
My Auto Shop: Car Maintenance App
Let’s try to guess the answer. I make progress in both of them, but it’s a never-ending process. There’s always something else under the table. Is that right? Wrong. Try again. One time or another, a major glitch is gonna turn up and ruin the moment. Any better? No. You couldn’t be more wrong. There are games without major glitches, and cars are also getting more stable every day. Try again. Huh… I usually play mobile games while waiting for the guys to fix my car. Actually, this is a warm answer, so we’re gonna cut to the chase. Stay with … [Read more...]
