You walk to the driveway on a cold morning thinking of the challenging day ahead and come to an abrupt stop when you notice the deflated tire on your car. On close inspection you the culprit that has ruined your morning – a nail or piece of metal that has punctured and embedded itself into […]
Locking your car with the keys inside is a bone-headed move that can be done by even the most careful person. It is one of those mistakes that can happen no matter how careful or smart you claim to be. The most important thing when you lock yourself out of your car is to know […]
You may have forgotten to turn off your car’s headlights for some time only to come back and find the battery dead. The car simply won’t respond no matter how many times you turn the ignition key. This is when you realize the battery is dead. This is something that can happen to anyone but […]
You may have laid out the best plans for that long trip across the country, filled your tank, and left knowing how many miles you have left in your gas tank. However, life has a way of playing tricks on us. You could still find yourself out of fuel before you reach your destination. Today’s […]
The car battery is one of those important parts that you hardly think about much until it begins to malfunction. You’ll know the pain of having a dead car when you accidentally leave the car’s lights on for a few days and drain your battery. The battery is an important part of your car and […]
There are those sudden interruptions to our normal lives that crop up when least expected. For instance the need to tow your car after it suddenly stalls in the middle of nowhere, or at least far from the nearest repair shop. It’s something you never make plans for or want to go through but it […]
Some skill sets such as learning how to tow your car are indispensable in life. These are skills that come in handy at crucial times. In fact, every driver should ideally know how to tow cars. This skill is vital whether you are the one who is in a fix or you just got a […]
A flat tire is one of the most common causes of a breakdown. While some drivers are skilled in changing tires, others do not even know where the lug wrench is located in their vehicle. Being stranded in a dangerous location, such a congested intersection, in an empty parking lot after dark and on the […]
The coolant system of a vehicle is crucial if you want your vehicle to operate properly without overheating. There are quite a few moving parts involved in the system that require maintenance and fluid checks. Regardless, of the amount of maintenance that you do, it is possible for some of these parts to malfunction and […]
Running out of gas happens to everyone from time to time and it is nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed about. However, running out of gas in the middle of nowhere during the night can be a scary situation, but don’t fret just yet, because you do not want to be stranded beside the road […]