Month: May 2015
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How to know if your vehicle is prone to overheating
Hot summer is around the corner, we find the heat unbearable, so does your vehicle’s engine. The high temperature put a lot of stress on your hard-working engine’s cooling system. Sometimes, if something goes wrong, we find ourselves stranded midway on the boiling highway while exposing directly to the dazzling sunlight. You are sweating. This…
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FAQs on vehicle maintenance schedule
Q: Should I maintain a regular vehicle maintenance schedule? And when should I perform vehicle performance? A: It is a good idea to have and maintain a regular vehicle maintenance schedule. It is very helpful and beneficial in the long run. Certified Service experts can recommend your vehicle’s optimum maintenance schedule. Also, your Owner’s Manual…
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Does crash avoidance technology really make driving safer?
Sleepy driving poses more threat than drunk driving. Driving requires one’s full attention. A driver is required to be aware of the surrounding situations and be alert as long as his hand is holding the steering wheel. While you might frown in disgust at people who drive while drowsy, in fact, many people do it…
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Blizzard weather driving, be careful!
Being stranded in unfamiliar places during snowy weather sometimes can be dangerous, especially when you are alone and there isn’t help nearby. Stay with your vehicle and apply the roadside Assistance Program if possible. Stay calm and try to get help, the most important one, keep yourself safe and keep away from dangers. Here are…
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What should I do if I drive into sudden extreme conditions?
We are always told to keep off the road and stay at home when a sudden extreme weather change like a storm is forecasted. Thanks to the advanced technologies, there are many kinds of apps that can keep you informed of the latest weather conditions and help you to avoid or prepare for the dangerous…
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Is it normal to have big numbers of car safety recalls?
With 324 campaigns, the number of passenger vehicle recalls in 2014 exceeds the previous record of 224 campaigns in 2004 by almost 45 percent, setting a new record. With the soaring recall numbers for automobiles sold in the U.S., many find it hard to resist the doubt of declining automotive reliability and safety. Worse than…
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Is it a necessity to use the manufacturer’s oil?
Once it was very straightforward to choose the oil for a car. There was only one kind of criterion-viscosity. 5W-30, for example, you can directly have a few bottles at the local auto parts store. However, at the present time, it is always not the case, there’s more to be concerned about. General Motors’ transition…
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Car emergencies are not so horrible
Car emergencies happen both to an experienced driver and a new one. Have you encountered one of them? What have you done? Or do you know how to deal with it if such an emergency situation occurs on you? In the following information, we list three common situations on the road that could happen and…
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Advancement of technology in transmission control units
Automatic or manual transmissions, it’s up to your own decision. Always, the choice incorporating more advanced technology has more benefits. Automatic transmissions enhance the driving comfort and also fuel efficient compared to the manual transmissions, and what to follow are the various aspects of the automatic transmissions that the advanced technology has improved and changed.…
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A faulty TPMS can lead to MOT failure
TPMS mounted on cars functions to monitor the vehicle’s tyre pressure and alerts drivers of over and under inflations. As of 1 January 2015, a car with a TPMS fault when submitted for its MOT will result in a test failure. So does your car have it and how do you know if it’s working?…