Archives for October 2022
How Prone Are Electric Cars to Catching Fire? (updated)
"A battery-powered vehicle having a fire incident is newsworthy. A gasoline-powered vehicle having a fire is newsworthy only if it stops traffic,” said Steven Risser, senior research leader at Battelle, a nonprofit research and development firm and one of the leading experts on the risk of fires in electric vehicles So, how prone are electric cars to catching fire exactly? Stick with us to find out! With electric cars catching fire being more featured in the headlines than ever, it’s only reasonable to be concerned about safety in this sense. But, the truth is that electric cars are … [Read more...]
DIY repairs versus a professional vehicle service (updated)
If the thought of paying for vehicle service once or twice a year fills your bank balance with dread, you could consider servicing it yourself. You’ll need to have a sufficient level of confidence under the hood, and whether you do it yourself or employ a mechanic, it’s essential your car is serviced frequently to keep yourself and other road users safe as well as ensure the efficient running of your car. You can learn almost everything you need to know online, including how to fix a car. However, as a car is one of the biggest investments you’ll make in your life, is it wise to allow a … [Read more...]
How to Survive Driving a Car with No A/C in the Heat (updated)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuGEXJ8D4Xo Last week we wrote about how to help your car survive the summer heat, but now it’s time to take care of drivers. As you can imagine, air conditioning has become a necessity in most people's lives–whether in the household or a vehicle. There are people so used to it, i.e. spoiled, that they refuse to leave their living quarters in high temperatures if there is no air conditioning outside. But, believe it or not, people have managed to live without this piece of modern technology before, especially in their cars. If you are one of those who still … [Read more...]
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