Category: Car Electronics

Modern designs of cars have given them a nice sleek appearance, but this has come at the cost of safety. The styling trends- the wide rear pillars and smaller back windows which made the cars look better from the outside have made it increasingly difficult for drivers to see what is around their cars, both…

Audio system enriches our journey life in our car on the road. It has nothing to do with our driving safety, yet some of us couldn’t imagine being in a car without music, talk radio or even an audio book playing through the speakers. In 2007, workers in the United States spent an average 46…

A foggy roadway presents one of the most hazardous driving conditions out there. Fog is similar in its makeup to a cloud at ground level. Water vapor in the air condenses and forms suspended water droplets when the temperature reaches the dew point; the water droplets in the fog act as small mirrors, often reflecting…

Anti-Slip Regulation, or ASR, is a secondary safety feature that works with the Anti-Lock Braking System, or ABS, on cars, trucks and sport utility vehicles. Also called Traction Control System, or TCS, the ASR helps prevent the vehicle’s wheels from losing traction by using an electro-hydraulic system that controls the engine and brakes in adverse…

A fuel gauge is a device inside of a car or other vehicle that measures the amount of fuel still in the vehicle. This type of system can be used to measure the amount of gasoline or some other type of liquid. It will typically consist of a sensing or sending unit that measures the…

A map lamp is a small light you use in your car to provide you with a small focused beam of light. A map lamp costs anywhere between $10 and $50, depending on varying features. No matter what lamp you choose, they all provide you with an additional light in your car. Reasons to Use…

The dome light position is carefully considered in modern car designs. The location of dome lights — in the center of an automobile ceiling — was commonplace for decades but ineffective at best. The glare created on the inside of the windshield was distracting enough to inspire legislation banning dome light use in moving cars.…

Remote car starters are extremely useful for warming or cooling car interiors and engine temperatures from a distance. This is especially useful in dramatic climates or in periods of severe weather. When selecting a remote car starter it is important to use a product made by a reputable company. Some companies produce remote car starters…

How the System Works A typical TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) monitors the air pressure in the tires with a wheel mounted sensor. This type of TPMS can detect actual pressure levels and transmit the information to the driver more quickly. Tires are monitored individually by sensors attached to a special tire valve, or strapped…

The odometer and speedometer in your car are typically housed as a single instrument, though each has a unique function. If purchasing an independent device for use on something other than a car (for instance, a bicycle), then these may be separate instruments. These devices record their information in miles in the United States. Odometer…