April, 2018

• 21 April

  Signs To Look Out For That Leads To Engine Damage

  

  Engine failure is a costly damage that no vehicle owner wants to experience. Before a vehicle engine packs-up, there are signs that points out that things aren’t just fine. Carelessness and negligence by owners are often factors that leads to this problem. According to Pepboys.com one of American leading online car repair …

  Read More »
• 15 April

  How To Detect A Fraudulent Fuel Pump Metre

  

  Fraudulent fuelling stations engage in all manner of vices to extort money from unsuspecting motorists but the most popular and common practice is the tampering of fuel dispensing machines. To understand how fuel dispensing machines are tampered, it’s important to know how the machine works. During the process of transferring fuel from …

  Read More »
• 6 April

  Ajah-Epe Expressway: Are There Economic Benefits?

  

  Lagosians living around Sangotedo, Awoyaya, Lakowe and beyond has been struggling with long slow traffics for some months as a result of heavy construction work going on along the Ajah-Epe expressway. This development is welcomed by some but not to all. We will look at both sides and see it’s …

  Read More »
• 3 April

  Understanding Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV)

  

  In an effort to produce cars with less toxic emission, automakers and fuel companies are continually working on developing alternative fuels and vehicles that can run on them. The most popular alternative fuel today is the E85, a mix of 15 percent petrol (fossil based fuel) and up to 85 percent ethanol …

  Read More »

March, 2018

• 26 March

  Things To Consider When Buying A Car Air Freshener

  

  There’s no better feeling like the smell of sweet scented car interior. Because your car is often close, there is not enough air circulation, making a freshener necessary to help get rid of foul smell in the car . With the abundance of options, however, you cannot just choose any …

  Read More »
• 21 March

  How To Properly Check Your Car Oil Level

  

  You should check your car’s oil at least once a month to make sure that there’s enough oil and that it isn’t contaminated, there’s no excuse not to learn this(even if you are female) so far you drive a car. Oil reduces the friction in your engine and keeps it …

  Read More »
• 13 March

  What Are Fuel Additives And It’s Advantages?

  

  Fuel additives are compounds that are formulated to enhance the quality and efficiency of fuel used in the motor vehicle. In some cases, additives are already added to the petrol, but on other occasions it sold as a separate product. The use of these additives in fuel not only enhances …

  Read More »
• 7 March

  What Is Vehicle Diagnostic Test And Why Is It So Important?

  

  Annual checkups from your physician keeps you in good health, right? Well, the same goes for your car—regular diagnostic tests can detect problems with your vehicle before they require expensive repairs, or worse, leaving you stranded on the side of the road after a breakdown. And while many people think …

  Read More »
• 4 March

  What You Need To Know About Cotonou Vehicle Market

  

  According to Wikipedia Cotonou is considered a “Market Town” enabling trade with the countries of the African interior, such as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. In addition to the port, there is a free trade zone in the interior of the city for use by the landlocked Saharan states. However, the city is rife with corruption …

  Read More »
• 2 March

  Does Car Air Conditioner Consume Fuel?

  

  This is a topic of much debate. The fact is that running the Air Conditioner (A/C) really does increase fuel consumption, this is because most vehicle air conditioners require engine power to operate. But there are tricks to improve fuel economy while running your car A/C. Consider using the “re-circulating” function of …

  Read More »