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Even in these times of high fuel prices, filling up at the cheapest petrol station could put a dent in your pocket, and that’s just for regular fuel. Then there are those consumers who continue to pump premium fuel in these unfavorable economic conditions so the question remains; is there a difference between regular and premium fuel? Does premium grade give you more mileage or does it boost the life of your vehicle? Is it worth it? Being educated about if premium fuel is simply recommended or is it really needed will help you make the best the decision on ...

Something goes wrong with your vehicle and this is the third time in the last six months that you’ve fixed it, which has cost you a fair bit of money already. So is it worth pouring more money into it or is it time to buy a new or used certified car. The answer to this question may vary, but the tips below will help you better analyze the situation in order to make an excellent decision. Fact is that wear and tear of your car or any other piece of machinery for that matter is unpredictable, no matter how ...

Tires are the most important parts of a vehicle, and it’s because of them that you are able to reach places safely. Just like buying anything else, investing in a new set of tires may be overwhelming considering the deals, sales and not to mention the tricks to replace your tires faster than you should by tire car salesmen. An honest tire salesman cares about your safety hence he/she will sell you the best tires, but on the contrary there’s the dishonest salesman whose just in to make a few bucks and cares less about what happens after the sale ...

During this unfavorable economic climate, having your car break down is not the best thing that can happen, but here are a few that will help you avoid frequent trips to the repair shop and boost your vehicles longevity. It is best to maintain your vehicle in a timely manner in order to protect your investment and refrain from buying a new one. In order to make the most of your vehicle, there are a number of factors to consider including good driving habits, proper maintenance and care and outlined below are a few fundamentals of good driving and essential ...

Many car owners believe in the myth that washing their vehicle everyday is damaging to the exterior, but that’s far from the truth. In fact, car experts claim that cleaning the exterior daily actually causes no harm to the exterior, but is rather good for the overall maintenance of the vehicle. However, if you are going to start buffing your car every day, you will need to do so with the right practices, products and uniformity. All major brands of car waxes, washes and detailing products are designed to work smoothly on your exterior, and at the same time get ...

No matter what car you buy or what size, safety plays an important role in the decision making process. Keeping passengers safe has been a top priority for automakers, but they tend to forget in the bargain are the passengers travelling in the back seat. Sometimes this way of thinking does make sense considering that that front seats are more frequently occupied than the rear, but this still isn’t enough reason to ignore them. Even in newly introduced models, rear seat lack safety features that are conveniently placed in the front of the cabin. However, this doesn’t imply that they ...

Rotating your tires is one of the regular maintenance tasks of a vehicle, which not only ensures a safer driving experience, but extends the lifeline of your tires. Whether you choose to go to a tire shop to get the job done or do it yourself, knowing the reasons for rotating tires is important. Tires rotate all the time when driving, but that’s not what the concept of rotating tires implies. Simply put, the mechanics of rotating tires is rotating them from back to front or left right, or even diagonally. After consistent use, tires seam to wear unevenly, where ...

An activated Check Engine light in your gauge cluster can definitely lead to a rush of anxiety, and have you guessing the worst. The light could mean something minor or a costly problem. Whatever the case maybe, key is that the “Check Engine" light is there for a reason and should never be ignored! Sometimes you may notice that the light will flicker periodically, which still requires attention of a reputable car mechanic or dealer. Often referred to the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light), the “Check Engine light is a signal that directly processed from your vehicles computer. Although you can ...

Maintaining the car battery life is the best way to maximize the investment made on the purchase of a battery. There are three types of batteries mainly used for cars.The most common and old type is lead-acid batteries. The other two are nickel metal hydride and lithium-ion batteries, are relatively new. The sealed battery cannot be serviced for easily and whereas conventional types with vents are easily serviceable. Batteries are required for starting the engine and power the lights. Though the ampere of the battery may be different, in functionality it will be the same. But the types of the ...

Many would think buying a pre-owned car is risky. If you have some knowledge about car and its mechanism, it would be easy to understand the important points to be looked in to when buying a used car. A car is driven by the power generated from the engine which is transmitted to the gear box, helps the vehicle to move. The power transmitted to the gear box is again transmitted to wheels through axils! The modern cars are having lot of electronics components and sensors to make your car drive smoothly and listen to your demands while driving. The ...