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Everything You Need to Know about the Importance of Regular Car Service

  A regular car service can maintain and monitor the health of various vital parts and extend the life of your car. Cars tend to lose power at an estimated 1 BHP per year. This may vary depending on the car’s usage and kilometers been driven. In most cases, full service can help with this. A well-maintained car can help you stay stress-free, avoid breakdowns and major issues in the future which can save you a lot more money in the long run. A regular car service   can maintain and monitor the health of various vital parts and extend the life of your car. Here are some valid reasons to get your car serviced regularly, Engine health An oil change is the most important part of any car service. If oil is not changed regularly, sludge can build up and will stop the engine from being sufficiently lubricated. The engine can be thought of as the heart of the car, and if not lubricated, engine failure is likely and repairs are expensive. Coolant is also critical as it degrades over tim...

Five coolest car features of the past decade (2010-2020)

Innovation in the automotive field has always been intriguing and there have been plenty of innovative features added year after year, especially in the premium/luxury car segment helmed by Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo. A lot of car enthusiasts or people who can afford these brands may be aware of these features but there a lot of other people who haven't noticed these amazing advancements in the past decade. Here are five of the coolest features in the past decade (2010-2020), Cars that recognise traffic light changes and count down until the next green light Audi first brought Traffic Light Information (TLI) to production vehicles in 2016 which tells drivers how long until the next green light and also tell you fast or slow they should go to get to the next green light, all in one system. This would be so useful when you are in a hurry to get somewhere and you plan your speed and route just about right to get to your destination in the most time-efficient way possible. Sen...

The advent of Self-driving cars could be the demise of these things in the future

There has been a lot of advancement in the area of self driving cars. It has become a reality now with Tesla, Google and others working on it to get to a safe level of full autonomous driving, running trials and iterations to tweak out the bugs to minimize or possibly eliminate risk to pedestrians and other people driving in the vicinity and avoid possible damage to the surrounding infrastructure. Image for representational purpose only. Source - Google Images Self driving cars, although a great advancement in technology, has its own set of consequences. It might be the demise of : Taxi driver profession (and the annoying last minute cancellation or rejection by these taxi drivers) Bus driver profession (Autonomous buses could help in bettering traffic conditions and seamless route management while removing the possibility of reckless driving by irresponsible bus drivers) Chauffeur profession (the rich get richer eh? They save more money reducing another expense, although this one se...

Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance Tips That You Should Know

  Preventive maintenance for your car can help to increase its life, maintain performance, save money on repairs and increase resale value. Proper maintenance ensures a smooth, safe drive, while preventing major blowouts or engine failure. Many car owners do not take this seriously and they encounter serious mechanical problems that could have been avoided. Preventive  maintenance  doesn’t cost too much and it pays off in the long term by averting more expensive repairs later on. Here are some tips to keep your car running right: Schedule regular  Service  to know about health status of all parts including suspension and clutch. Get oil and air filters changed regularly. The car’s coolant level must be between the Min and Max level as per the user manual. You can check this once a week when the car ignition is off, and the engine is cold. Before driving watch for warning lights, note performance changes and listen to your car — any changes or unusual noises are ...

Here’s How You Can Improve Your Car’s Clutch Life

  Burnt out clutch leads to low fuel efficiency and pick-up. If you are facing these, it’s time to inspect the clutch before it breaks down, leaving you with a possibly high towing. In manual transmission cars, the clutch serves as a link between the engine and the gearbox. The lifespan is dependent on the driving (usage, frequency) and driving conditions (roads, terrain, inclination, type of car) Burnt out clutch leads to low fuel efficiency and reduced pick-up. If you are facing these, it’s time to  inspect  the clutch before it breaks down suddenly, leaving you with a possibly high towing charge depending upon where you are in the city or on a road trip. There are some tips or habits that you can enforce while the clutch is still healthy to prolong its lifespan and get the most out of it. Do not use the clutch pedal while waiting at traffic signals If you have to wait at a traffic signal, shift the gear to neutral and release the clutch pedal. Holding the clutch pedal ...

Everything You Need To Know About Car Warning Lights

  It’s important to pay attention to car dashboard warning lights because they can help you avoid a car breakdown, as well as potentially saving you from an expensive repair bill and keeping you safe on the road. There are two types of warning lights — red and orange. A red warning light suggests that you should act quickly because the problem is serious, such as an overheating engine, low engine oil pressure or a braking system problem. Book an inspection  immediately in this case. An orange warning light means that the engine management system — the computer that runs the engine — has detected a fault. You may continue to drive, but you should get your car inspected. There are 64 different symbols that can pop up on your car’s dashboard to let you know when something is wrong. Here are what they stand for: 1. Indicator to push the clutch 2. Indicator to push the brake pedal 3. Locked steering-wheel 4. Full beam turned on 5. Low tyre pressure 6. Side lights on 7. Problem...