It’s important to understand your car’s engine, you don’t have to be a technician to know this, matter of fact this knowledge can help save you unnecessary costs. Many vehicles today have specific engine layouts based on the manufacturer’s goals in terms of fuel efficiency, performance and engine size. There …
Read More »When Your Battery Fuse Is Blown: Symptoms And Fixes
You get into your car, get your key out to start your car but no response. If you find yourself in this situation after you have ruled out any possible problems with your alternator, check your car battery and your battery connectors are clean and you have done nothing to …
Read More »Things To Know When Choosing A Spare Tyre
Nobody likes the idea of ending up stranded in the middle of nowhere because of a flat tyre. That is why having a spare tyre in the vehicle is always a good idea. There is no complete car without a replacement tyre. A spare tyre is a matter of safety …
Read More »When Your Kickstarter Is Faulty: Causes And Solution
A vehicle’s kickstarter is the part of a car system responsible for initiating the engine ignition which starts the running of the car. Kickstarter problems arise unexpectedly and for more than one reason. Whenever there’s corroded terminals, loose connections, a bad, worn out or damaged system component you’ll notice. Starting …
Read More »Nigerian Customs: What You Must Know About Vehicle Duty Process
I recently had the opportunity of having a conversation with a senior Nigerian customs officer. He pointed out that because only clearing agents with licence can clear vehicles on the Nigerian ports, many Nigerians are kept in the dark about the processes involved. Sometimes careless or unscrupulous clearing agents don’t perfect …
Read More »4 Ideas for an Adventure on Wheels
All of the motorcycle lovers out there can probably agree that one of the most exciting things about riding is the adrenaline rush that comes with it. In as much as this may be true, the reality is that there are adventures that you can take on other wheels outside …
Read More »Safe Road Trip: Places To Stop And Places To Avoid
The holidays are fast approaching and lots of people are planning to travel for the season. Traveling by road is common during this period in Nigeria and it’s important to be prepared for the journey. Many Nigerian interstate highways are relatively isolated and lots of uncertainties are lurking at every …
Read More »Preparing Your Car For The Season
This time of the year is fondly known by many as a festive period, when people prepare for the Christmas and the New Year celebrations. Understanding more about this time of the year should give you a pretty good view on how best to prepare your car. In Sub-Saharan regions …
Read More »How To Handle A Hostile Situation When Driving
Facing a hostile situation when driving is a reality many drivers face everyday when on the road. About 90 percent of fatalities on the road are caused by one form of hostile situation or another. Learning how to handle such situations is a matter of optimal safety precaution. Below are …
Read More »Knowing The Difference Between NURTW And Agberos
In recent years the contrasting difference between the NURTW (National Union of Road Transport Workers) and the Agberos has become more burred as you can’t tell the difference between the two groups. But by looking closely at the structure of the two groups, they are quite different. NURTW is an …
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