Buying a new car can be a very enjoyable experience, but of course you need to consider all the costs for any potential car purchase before making your buying decision. When it comes to a new car, the purchase price alone is obviously not the only cost you can expect to face, and there are costs over the lifetime of car ownership that also need to be considered. Before you decide on a make or model of new car, note a few costs you might be overlooking, so you know you get the right one for your needs and budget. Read More»
Fuel injectors play a major role in the performance of your vehicle’s engine. They spray fuel into the engine at specific time intervals and in a particular pattern for combustion. Faulty fuel injectors can spell problems for the vehicle’s engine and affect its overall performance. In some cases, bad fuel injectors can even stop the engine from working and cause roadside emergencies. Luckily, faulty fuel injectors usually produce a few signs that can warn you of potential problems. Read More»
Feeling stressed out when you’re behind the wheel can make for a very unpleasant driving experience; it can also affect your ability to concentrate and thus increase the chance of you being involved in a road accident. Read on for some advice on how to have a calmer car journey.
Plan your route and leave early
Few things are more stress-inducing than getting lost when you’re on the road. Whilst GPS devices and smartphones have reduced the frequency with which drivers get lost, it’s not a good idea to be completely reliant on technology to show you the best route. Read More»
Your tyres will always remain in contact with the surface of the road when you are driving. Unfortunately, many vehicle owners take their tyres for granted and therefore do not give them the right maintenance attention. Most of the time, they wait until their journey has been cut short by a flat tyre to give the necessary attention to the tyre. One of the things vehicle owners can do to avoid the risk of a flat tyre is to keep tyre pressure at the right level. Read More»
Some of the most costly car repairs are those that involve the replacement of worn out or damaged components. Some faulty parts may simply cause a car to run inefficiently, while others may render the vehicle completely inoperative. Whatever the case, defective parts should be replaced immediately because they will compromise the safety of the driver, his/her passengers and other road users. If you do not want to be caught by surprise the next time your car needs a replacement part, here are a couple of helpful tips you can follow. Read More»
