October, 2020

• 17 October

  How To Protect Your Car During A Riot

  

  At times a peaceful protest can get out of hand and turn into an all out riot. Properties are damaged or looted and sometimes lives are lost. Being at the wrong place at a wrong time can put you and your vehicle in a vulnerable position. So how do you …

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• 11 October

  What Can I do When My Sedan Car Gets Stuck In The Soil?

  

  Sedan cars also commonly called salon cars are often entry level cars of many car manufacturers. They are either Front Wheel Drives (FWD) which means that only the two front tyres are propelled by the engine while the rear tyres basically roll along. Or Rear Wheel Drives (RWD) which means …

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• 8 October

  Common Suspension Noises And Causes

  

  The suspension can be considered the part of a car that makes contact with the ground and keeps it in motion on the road. It can also be viewed as a system because of it’s makeup of various parts working together to achieve the goal of stability and maneuverability. Car …

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September, 2020

• 30 September

  How To Choose The Right Battery For Your Car

  

  Like every component of a car, the battery is subject to wearing out over time. Unfortunately, this is inevitable for all battery types. Sooner or later you may have to shop for a new battery. But how do you know the right battery for your car? Batteries are measured in capacities called …

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• 26 September

  Is It Right To Use ATF As Substitute For Power Steering Fluid?

  

  It’s common to see automatic transmission fluid (ATF) used in place of power steering fluid (SF), but is this safe? In order to understand this better we have to know the functions of these fluids in both the power-steering system and transmission system. Any vehicle with a hydraulic power-steering system …

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• 20 September

  Is There A Way To Make My Car Last Longer Than Expected?

  

  Is there a way to make my car last longer than expected? Scotty Kilmer, one of the world’s most experienced mechanics gives a hint about the secrets that will not only save you a huge amount of money, but will probably make your car last forever. This is no joke! …

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• 15 September

  A Closer Look At The Windshield Wiper

  

  As the rain continues, there is a need for a good windshield wiper. This is particularly important because of its uses to enhance a driver’s vision during a downpour. All wipers may appear to look similar but they are not. There are various types of wipers with their unique individual features …

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• 10 September

  Things You Should Never Leave In The Car

  

  It is fair to consider a car not just a means of transportation, but also a means to keep things. After all, only you can get into it legally anyway. And while it’s perfectly okay to keep some things in the car, there are plenty of other items that really shouldn’t be there for …

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• 6 September

  How To Know The Quality Of Gasoline From It’s Colour

  

  Bad gasoline or fuel is the number one cause of a whole host of problems with a car. It often starts with the “Check Engine” light coming on, difficulty starting your car, sluggish in movement, rough idling or shaking of the engine while it’s running, pinging sounds from the engine, reduced fuel …

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• 3 September

  How To Differentiate A Bad Kick-Starter From A Bad Battery

  

  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 …

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