Month: May 2015

  • Why should I use winter tires instead of all-seasoned ones?

    Why should I use winter tires instead of all-seasoned ones?

    Drivers are recommended to use winter tires when winter is in the air. It is stated that winter tires can save lives and money. Is it really so or is it a just exaggeration? If it is the fact, but why and how? Keep reading and you’ll find more. Feel that cold air? It won’t…

  • What are the meanings of your car nosies?

    What are the meanings of your car nosies?

    Your car has been producing this kind of rattling sound for a long time, yet you can’t remember the exact time when it starts. Knowing the causes of these common car noises and getting them fixed sometimes can save you a lot of trouble and also much cost. What is that rattling? Is it serious?…

  • The overall ways to keep the cost of car ownership low

    The overall ways to keep the cost of car ownership low

    The total money that you spend on car insurance, maintenance, repair and vehicle ownership in its service lifetime is not less than that you hand to the car dealership at its purchase, and these expenses continue to rise. Take fuel as an example, its price reached record high in 2008 and experts foretell a possible…

  • Realizing the thought of car performance improvement

    Realizing the thought of car performance improvement

    We all know that car maintenance is important. A properly maintained car can run more efficiently and has a longer lifetime. In doing so, we save cost and enhance the safety. Try the following three steps and see the improvements for yourself. Oil Forward Thinking The old adage that “oil is oil” has given way…

  • Protecting and cooling your boiling car in hot summer

    Protecting and cooling your boiling car in hot summer

    Summer is in the air. The sun hangs high in the cloudless sky and mercilessly bakes the earth land. Your sweat rushes down your head and face like streams. You suffer from the extremely hot weather, so does your car. (NAPSI)—Whether it’s a vacation road trip or your daily commute to work, when the temperatures…

  • Is your car cleaning a thorough one?

    Is your car cleaning a thorough one?

    Car cleaning also needs techniques. With some effective and efficient tips, you can make cleaning an easy and clear job. You are ensured to keep your car in tip top shape. (NC)—Although Canadians have a reputation for being neat and tidy, focusing on cleanliness doesn’t appear to be a priority when it comes to our…

  • What do the air-conditioning noises try to inform us of?

    What do the air-conditioning noises try to inform us of?

    When it is working, car air conditioner does make noises. Just like many other parts of a car, the noises can indicate some problems or potential problems. In addition, they can also ensure you of proper operation. In this article I will discuss both sides of the subject. This will include some normal noises or…

  • Nighttime holiday road trips are nice, but be prepared!

    Nighttime holiday road trips are nice, but be prepared!

    Just like Michelle Morton, some people pack up the family and hit the road around 3 a.m. to minimize traffic in the holiday days. Morton says that her three boys are easier to load into the car at that hour instead of waiting for them to wake up and get going on their own. And…

  • Driving hazards hidden behind the thawing roads

    Driving hazards hidden behind the thawing roads

    Spring has finally arrived, bringing every living thing back to life. Flowers are blooming, birds singing and people’s mind is also refreshed and relieved after a long dull winter. Drivers begin to fly off the roadways after snow and ice that once covering the road surface begin to melt. As winter gives way to longer…

  • Dealing with the frozen windshield washer fluids

    Dealing with the frozen windshield washer fluids

    Windshield washer fluid is blue colored. It contains an anti-freeze to prevent it from freezing in cold weather. According to some professional car mechanics, the blue colored windshield washer fluid sitting in the bottle could have a fair amount of water mixed in. First of all many windshield washer fluids only protect to a few…