However tempted you are to say “It can wait until tomorrow,” you should stop and wash your car’s windows now. It won’t take long - just an hour - and you’ll be able to clearly see what’s happening on the road in front of you. Reduced visibility can really distract you.A couple of weeks ago we published a blog post with some basic recommendations for washing your car’s body. Today we are going to reveal a few things you should know about properly washing the glass without smearing or damaging it. But you might be wondering why spending two hours to clean the glass to the last detail … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Extend the Life of Your Tires
There is no definite answer to the age-old mystery of how long should your tires last.It depends on a number of factors, some of which are completely out of your control (such as weather conditions). They can wear out after a couple of years or after 20-30 thousand kilometers, but they can also live and function properly for many years, or even a whole decade. Driving speeds up their aging process, but passivity does the same.They are hardly a cheap investment, but when their last breathing moment comes, there’s no alternative but to replace them. Good tires are essential for your … [Read more...]
11 Must-Know Do’s and Don’ts for Your Car Battery
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...]
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...]
8 Spring Care Tips for Your Car
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 bathTaking a bath isn’t just about fancy and glossy fresh looks. Once the winter is … [Read more...]
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...]
