Most car batteries have changed very little over many decades, but some have seen vast improvements in design. There have also been new versions of batteries produced for the electric car industry that do not work in exactly the same way as the start… [read more]
Does LPG Affect the Life of My Engine or Car?
LPG tends to pull down a vehicle’s performance by a small percentage, but not enough really to notice the difference under normal driving conditions. You may tell of this is if you are driving the fast, under heavy load or requiring high perfor… [read more]
Be Ready for a Break Down – Emergency Vehicle Kit
Emergency vehicle kits are available for sale at some automotive stores. You can also put one together and probably make it a better one anyway. You should design your kits every season, to prepare for the type of weather you are having as well. Best… [read more]
Battery – Are Maintenance Free Batteries Really Maintenance Free?
The idea of the maintenance free battery was to provide car owners with a battery that could be used with less worry and hassle than their predecessors. Older car battery models were made with removable caps on the top of the battery to allow inspect… [read more]
Battery – Will a car battery warranty replace a battery less than a year old if it has been jump started a few times?
When asking this question it is important to first read through the warranty provided with your battery at the time of purchase. Then it is important to consider why you would jump start a new battery several times in the course of a year instead of … [read more]
Battery – Is it normal for a battery to go flat if the car is not driven for several weeks?
Depending on how long “several weeks” happens to be, the answer could be yes. Today’s car batteries have the ability to store energy for long periods of time, often for many weeks, before they go flat. Batteries have a natural ability to discha… [read more]
Battery – Should the Battery Terminals Ever be Disconnected?
This is a common question concerning car batteries and normally involves car owners who plan to take a trip or a holiday for some time and leave their car behind. Though it seems to make sense, disconnecting the battery can often be the wrong decisio… [read more]
Running and Maintenance Costs of a Petrol Vs Diesel Car
It may seem confusing to determine which is the best fuel efficient vehicle either one that runs a diesel or petrol engine. It boils down to the type of vehicle driven, the kilometres driven and the load carried. It also depends on daily driving, how… [read more]
Lights – Head Lights
The head lights are a vital part of the vehicle. They need to work properly one hundred percent of the time for the safety of you and of other drivers and pedestrians on the road. Besides, if one or both are out and a police person notices this, they… [read more]
Battery – Can My Car’s Fuel Economy Be Affected by a Flat Battery?
A flat, or discharged, battery can be a real pain when you go to start your car in the morning before work. As aggravating as this can be, there are additional issues to consider when dealing with a car that has a battery that is not properly holding… [read more]