Car Maintainance

Diagnosing a bad kick-starter is fairly straightforward, but sometimes confusing and can be mistaken for a bad battery or vice versa. A bad kick-starter often comes with a telltale loud clicking sound, which is either fast or slow tempo. Interestingly, a bad battery acts in a similar manner. So how can we …

Gear slipping is one of the common transmission problems a car can have. A sure way to know that your car transmission is slipping out of gear is the sudden high revving of the engine when your car is in motion, the car will loose speed or traction when this …

Car fire extinguisher is probably one of the tools found in a car mostly taken for granted. Some people only use it because of the requirement by law and insurance. The survey shows that two out of every five car owners actually know how to properly use a fire extinguisher. This may …

If you come out in the morning and discover your car battery is dead, it could be a one-time mistake of leaving the interior or the headlights on overnight, but this may also be pointing to something more serious. It’s easy to jump-start your car, but leaving this problem unresolved can leave you stranded on the side of …

Fuel additives are increasingly becoming popular and aggressively marketed. But what are these additives and what are their functions? Many car owners are ignorant of the effects of these products on their vehicles. One of this additive is the Octane Booster which happens to be the most popular. We will …

When you start your car it is expected to run soundless with little to no noise. But when you hear noises coming from under the hood or bonnet, it means there is something wrong somewhere. The noise doesn’t necessarily have to be from the engine but in some cases it …

When the empty tank light comes on, it’s an indication that the car has run out of fuel. Normally the car continues to run, but for how long? In a situation where you are caught up in a traffic jam or you are not in sight of a filling station …

Imagine starting your car or driving down the road and all of a sudden the brake warning light comes on. This is a strong indication that something is wrong with your braking system. Sometimes this could be a simple issue that requires simple fix but sometimes it could be a …

There are quite a number of issues that can cause your steering wheel to shake when driving. If it happens immediately after you begin to drive, wheel bearings or damaged suspension components are often the source. If it happens at higher speeds, it’s typically a tyre or wheel balance issue. …

A car Bonnet, also referred to as a Hood  in some countries, is the hinged cover that rests over the engine of a front-engine vehicle. Its main function is to direct access to the engine, battery and other crucial parts of the cars for repair and maintenance and to protect these parts from direct …