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Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Used Car
Buying a used car comes with its risks, but that does not mean you cannot get the most bang for your buck. Every vehicle has wear and tear, but it’s a little bit more for the used car. Exercise due diligence through basic inspection and take the car for a test drive....
Why You Should Ask for a Car History Report
To get the best bang for your buck, it is critical to do extensive research on the used-car offerings in your area. Even though a prospective seller may not match the lowest price you find, it puts you on better ground when negotiating. But the price is not the only...
What a Smoky Exhaust Means
A smoky exhaust can be a major cause for concern as a vehicle owner. It doesn't take long before you come across an automobile with significant smoke emissions. In the majority of the cases, a smoky exhaust is a clear sign of neglect. It means that the vehicle is...
Exhaust or Fuel Smell in the Cabin
Among the signs and symptoms that you should treat as urgent include the smell of exhaust or fuel in the cabin. Gas fumes are not only unpleasant-smelling but also a health and fire risk. The exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is quite lethal. Unfortunately,...
A Misfiring or Sputtering Engine
Nothing spoils your day better than engine problems in the morning. The dreaded misfiring or sputtering of the engine can drive you up the wall. But what does it mean, and what can you do about it? A purring or humming sound is the best indication that every component...
Poor Fuel Economy – What Could Be the Problem?
Deteriorating gas mileage is one of those problems that you may encounter as a vehicle owner. But does it mean that age is catching up with your Volvo or Mercedes? Is there something you can do to remedy this? Leading Causes of Poor Fuel Economy Dirty fuel injectors...
It’s Time to Clean the Corroded Battery Terminals
There is nothing as frustrating as waking up early in the morning, ready to go to an important meeting, only for the vehicle to fail to start. Of course, there are various reasons why a car would fail to start, such as a significant part failure. However, it can also...
Maintenance Tips: The Engine Coolant Level
For most of us, automobiles have become an essential part of life. They are an extension of our homes. Some folks even live inside their vehicles, and they are ok with it. To keep your vehicle in tip-top condition to serve you longer and efficiently, you must make...
Radiator Problems: Dealing with a Leaking Radiator
The radiator is an integral component of your vehicle's cooling system. Nonetheless, problems such as a leaking radiator can arise and cause overheating. The telltale sign is a temperature warning or when the temperature gauge reads high. How do You Tell the Radiator...
What will Happen if I Neglect Oil Changes
Like blood in your veins, oil is an essential component in automobiles. Your vehicle would practically grind to a halt if you neglected its oil changes. You see, the up-and-down movement of the pistons inside the cylinders requires lubrication. Without oil, the...
Dodge Van Shifting Problems
You cannot help but fall in love with the current crop of Dodge vehicles. For example, the Dodge Caravan, currently in its fifth generation, is one of the most popular the US and Europe. However, your prized Dodge Caravan may experience shifting shuddering and...
Keeping your Ford F-150 in Shape
In the US, pickup trucks have been quite popular for decades. The trend is picking up in Europe, mostly because the new generation pickup trucks are coming with modern-day creature comforts and a huge range of handiness. Ford F-150 is ahead of the pack in terms of...
Problems You Might Encounter with GMC SAVANA 2500
GMC Savana 2500 is a hard-working van, and that pretty much explains why it's been giving Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit a run for their money. Even though the formula for the basic utility van has been the same for quite a long time, it has beefed up its powertrain,...
What That Rough Shifting in Your Jeep Means
We know how much you love your Grand Cherokee, but its shifting problems can give you quite a headache. Of course, the Jeep brand has been one of the most reliable, especially for off-road adventures, but they are not immune to transmission problems. Jeep vehicles...
Tesla Model 3: What you need to know
Tesla Model 3 has been billed as Elon Musk's lynchpin to rid the traffic of noxious fumes. In comparison to Model S and Model X, Model 3 is smaller and comes at almost half the price of model S. At the moment, Tesla is having sleepless nights trying to churn out...
Tesla Model 3 and Autonomous Driving
The debate on driverless cars has quickly moved to whether they can become a reality to when they will be available. The tech allows cities and transportation to be organized in an entirely new and revolutionary way. Companies like Google, Apple, and Tesla are in the...
Aston Martin Rapide E: The Coolest Car for 2020?
The fighter jet canopy-shaped with alluring aluminum panels, Rapide E, may be the coolest car for 2020. That is quite a bold statement. But why do we think so? Aston Martin initially revealed their concept of an electric Super Sedan, co-engineered with Williams...
A New Electric Car Battery That Could Drive Prices Down
Tesla Model S long-range Sedan claims a range of 390 miles. For some time, this was the best battery capacity on the electric car market, but that is no longer the case. General Motors has topped Tesla in that regard. Thus the adage becoming number one is easier than...
