Category Archives: Car Tips

Does the Location of Your Car’s Engine Affect Its Performance?

Front engines, middle engines and rear engines — what’s the difference? Does the location of your car’s engine affect its performance, or is it just a design feature that certain manufacturers are partial to? The following is a quick guide to educate you on the ways front, midle and rear engine placement impacts your vehicle’s power … Continue reading Does the Location of Your Car’s Engine Affect Its Performance?

What Is an Air Re-circulator and How Does It Work in Your Vehicle?

Vehicles usually come with two air circulation buttons, the fresh air and the air re-circulation button. The former is used to blow air from outside into the car, while the latter is used to circulate the air inside the car. Once you press this button, it closes the air duct, preventing outside air from entering … Continue reading What Is an Air Re-circulator and How Does It Work in Your Vehicle?

DIY Car Detail: Top 10 Tips the Pros Don’t Want You to Know

While you can’t completely avoid normal wear and tear on your car, regular cleaning and detailing will help keep it looking like new and improve your resale value. Luckily, auto detailing is a project that’s fairly easy for you to do yourself. Here are 10 pro tips to help you get started: Brush Out the Air Vents … Continue reading DIY Car Detail: Top 10 Tips the Pros Don’t Want You to Know

Everything You Need to Know About Cruise Control

Most new vehicle models offer cruise control as a standard option. Not only does cruise control make driving long distances a more comfortable experience, it makes it easier to maintain an appropriate driving speed. How to Use Cruise Control Cruise control is an electronic feature that locks the accelerator at a designated speed without the driver … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Cruise Control

5 Ways Potholes Can Damage Your Car and When to Schedule Vehicle Maintenance

Did you know pothole damage costs drivers over $3 billion per year? They’re an everyday road hazard that can cause major damage to your vehicle. If your car hits a pothole, it’s time for a checkup and possibly some vehicle maintenance to get you safely back on the road. What’s a Pothole? Potholes are crevices or … Continue reading 5 Ways Potholes Can Damage Your Car and When to Schedule Vehicle Maintenance