It’s probably the simplest part of your car. It knocks the vehicle into working mode by infusing the engine with power. It also powers all the electrical devices in your car, such as music player, lights, chargers, air conditioning system. But when it dies, it leaves you helpless. The car may be otherwise completely healthy, but it cannot move. So, many inexperienced motorists wonder what can they do to extend the battery’s lifespan, and what shouldn’t do if they don’t want it to drain suddenly. A new battery should last up to five or even six years if treated right. The problem … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2017
8 Crucial Items You Should Always Have in Your Car
USB sticks, fast food flyers or a spare torque are things that may come in handy sometimes, but today we are talking about crucial items. That is - all the things that you will eventually thank yourself for having in your car. There are myriads of different tools. How to decide which ones are crucial? Read this list and you’ll never ask this question again. Most of these things are cheap, so money is not an excuse for not having them. Just one remark before we start - if you’ve bought a used car, open up the trunk and check if there are a few things that should have come with it - the … [Read more...]
7 Dashboard Lights You Don’t Want to Ignore
How awesome would it be if us humans had warning lights that would glow when something is wrong with our bodies? Blood pressure too high or too low - the BP light turns on. Aha! It’s clear what I need. I’ll immediately take a medicine to adjust the pressure and go visit a doctor as soon as possible. Although there are no lights, our bodies have their ways to show some symptoms. But it’s not always easy to interpret them. Even a common headache can have hundreds of reasons that only doctors are able to determine. That’s why you should appreciate the fact that your car has all those … [Read more...]
The Best Way to Wash Your Car
The spring is here, and we want our cars to look awesome. Except that giving your car a thorough wash isn’t just about good looks. It can save the car’s body in the long run. It’s simple to swing your vehicle by the car wash when your baby looks like it’s been doing a bit of off-roading. However, it isn’t something we should recommend if you are a proud owner of a new or well-preserved car and want it to stay nice for a longer time. Bringing it to a car wash service might seem like a fast and easy solution, but not all easy things are the best. Sure, they splatter your car, but … [Read more...]
