The rain season has commenced once again and most roads across the country are flooded again. Managing your car in this condition is very tasking especially when driving in flood water. Modern cars are quite capable in extreme weather, but they remain especially vulnerable to water. Both the electrical system …
Read More »CNG Conversion Problems in Nigeria: 7 Dangerous Things That Go Wrong
CNG conversion problems in Nigeria are something a lot of car owners only discover after they have a…
Electronic Parking Brakes vs Traditional Handbrakes: 6 Safety Truths Every Nigerian Driver Must Know
Electronic parking brakes vs traditional handbrakes is a debate that most Nigerian drivers have neve…
Downside to CVT Transmissions: 7 Ugly Truths Every Nigerian Driver Must Know
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Fixing a Blown Head Gasket Isn’t Worth It: 6 Brutal Reasons Every Nigerian Driver Must Hear
Fixing a blown head gasket isn’t worth it. That’s what most experienced and honest Niger…
Does Long Distance Driving Clean Your Car Engine? 5 Powerful Truths Every Nigerian Driver Must Know
Does long distance driving clean your car engine? You’ve probably heard someone say it. Maybe …
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How To Perfectly Drive Safely At Night
If you are a seasoned driver you will agree with me that driving at night is very challenging. Despite the fact that the majority of driving is done during the day, about 40-50% of accidents occur at night. Luckily, there’s no reason that night driving has to be unsafe — …
Read More »Short Video: A Clever Way To Get Your Car Out of Mud Or Sand
Many of us have been stuck in the mud or sand at some point in time on our road odyssey, this is a very frustrating and stressful task to get out of. I saw this brilliant maneuver on YouTube and hope it will come helpful when you get trapped.
Read More »Car Trim Level: What It Is And Why It’s Important
After hours of researching, consulting with your friends and family, and bickering with your significant other, you’ve finally decided which car you want to buy, phew. With that decision sealed, comes even more decisions. Which trim of that car are you going to buy? Some people don’t understand what this means …
Read More »Top 4 Must Have Mobile Apps for Nigerian Drivers And Car Lovers
Whether you’re fond of travelling and seek the opportunity to utilize your smartphone or have a new driving license or you want to resist the urge to use your phone while driving, there are many ways you can help keep everyone safe and exploit your smartphone. Though there are thousands …
Read More »Car Inbuilt Navigation System: Do They Work In Nigeria?
As much as it’s useful to help lost drivers find their way around, there has been a lot of discussions about this topic in the past and present. Some car dealers even use this feature as a selling point, but the question still remains, Does Car Inbuilt Navigating system work …
Read More »How To Act When Stopped By The Police
Most people make the mistake of engaging in an argument with the police when pulled over. First you must know that the police is doing it’s job and it’s required by you to cooperate with them as much as you can. Below are a few ways to act when pulled …
Read More »Ignoring Air Bag Light, Is It Safe?
If your Air Bag Light comes on, we strongly suggest that you do not ignore it. With all the lights on your dash, it can be very tempting to ignore one, thinking that it is no big deal. However, the simple fact is that if your Air Bag Light comes …
Read More »Air Conditioner Not Cooling: Things To Look Out For
Is you car’s air conditioner blowing warm air only or little cool air? This can be frustrating because you should expect more. The following are checks to find the cause of this: 1.) Compressor Checks Start with the compressor. Does it engage when you turn on the A/C? If so, the …
Read More »How To Know When Your Car Serpentine/Drive Belt Is Bad Or Failing
The serpentine belt, also known as the drive belt, is a belt on a car engine that works with the idler, tensioner, and pulleys inside the accessory drive belt system. It provides power for the air conditioning, alternator, power steering, and sometimes the cooling system water pump. The serpentine belt …
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