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The improper use of car seatbelts
On modern vehicles, seat belts are designed to work as the key part of wider injury prevention measures and safety systems, such as airbags and head restraints, which will not be as effective in reducing the risk of injury if the passenger is not fastened securely by a seat belt. You rely on your seatbelts…
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Do car shock absorbers absorb shock?
Generally speaking, a shock absorber is a suspension component that controls the up-and-down motion of the vehicle’s wheels. Despite its name, a shock absorber does not actually absorb shock. Actually, the job of absorbing the jolts that result when the wheels pass over bumps or dips is handled mostly by the springs. When the car…
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My auto DVD player won’t cooperate, what’s wrong?
A DVD player in a car can have problems just as the DVD player in your home. But this also includes that the disc playing inside is vulnerable to every pothole or bump the car might encounter. In this article, we’ll put forward some typical common problems concerning car DVD players and the methods of…
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What you need to know as an auto GPS device buyer
Auto GPS devices really have a profound impact on our life and the lives of our family members. When we talk about the GPS navigation system, the first thing that’ll probably come into our mind is that it helps us keep the track of our vehicles and find the correct paths to the destination, just…
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What you don’t know about your automotive air filters
Do you know that every vehicle has an engine air filter that cleans the air going into the engine, but not all have a cabin air filter that cleans the air going into the passenger compartment? It is easy to get these two kinds mixed up. Much of the confusion starts because cabin air filters…
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Guides on automotive door lock maintenance
Your car door locks have a busy life. Despite their fragile nature, they are very reliable and you are going to use them tens of thousands of times over the life of your car. Nowadays, automotive door locks come equipped with more advanced security features that work to protect you and your belongings from potential…
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Why is seatbelt wearing necessary?
Car occupants form 64% of all road casualties. In 2010, 133,205 people were killed or injured while travelling in cars, of these 89,787 (67%) were drivers. Car accidents have become the leading cause of death for people under the age of 35. And the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration points out that 63 percent of…
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Tips for passing car emission test
On one hand, your car’s emission system reduces the amount of pollution your car puts into the air and prevents harmful gases from escaping and potentially becoming health hazards. On the other hand, it helps keep your car’s engine running smoothly, cleanly, and efficiently. It isn’t the most glamorous part of cars, but is certainly…
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How to choose the right mirror for your car?
In modern times, car mirrors are highly influenced by technology. You will find such amazing designs in car mirrors that you can’t imagine and such amazing selection to choose from. It is common for car mirrors to be damaged in accidents, loosen due to faulty installation, or in the case of outside mirrors, be pitted…
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Learn about your car windshield
Do you know that cars were manufactured with an open design in the early days of automobiles? Just imagine the situation. You expose yourself to various weather elements like rain or snow, and there’s a big chance that you drive yourself into flying road debris, such as dust, insects, and rocks and strong winds. You…
