What is an HPI Check? Ireland or the UK For those of you living in Ireland or the UK, an HPI check is an important way to make sure you're buying a "clean" second hand car. Here is some of the information you get when you do an HPI Check... Liens or Loans - See if the title is clear of any monetary problems. Wrecks - Know if the car has ever been "junked" by an insurance … [Read more...]
How to Clean Headlights – 3 DIFFERENT Ways!
How to Clean Oxidized Cloudy Headlights with a Headlight Cleaner Cloudy Headlights Happen! Let's face facts here: After several years, your headlights will become more and more cloudy and this causes them to become less bright. This is due to oxidation that occurs over time. Dimmer headlights don't look as good and they can be a safety hazard. You don't want to be … [Read more...]
What’s a Smart Car Anyway?
What is a Smart Car and is it REALLY Smarter? As the costs for owning and operating a vehicle fly higher and higher, the need for fuel-efficiency and compact -size in personal conveyance has become increasingly common. It could be said that the Smart Car is the precision response to these needs. The Smart Car has already received and enthusiastic response from the European … [Read more...]
How To Add Windshield Wiper Fluid
How To Add Windshield Wiper Fluid to ANY Car! Have you ever driven a car and tried to navigate the highways and byways while peering out a dirty windshield? No fun at all. At night, driving when the windshield is dirty can be dangerous. I once drove a car for a little while that had a broken washer motor. Since the car wasn’t mine and the owners didn’t seem keen on having … [Read more...]
How to Soften a Car’s Wiper Blade Rubber
How to Soften a Car’s Wiper Blade Rubber Maintaining visibility during heavy rain is a must, so you must learn how to clean and keep your windshield wiper blades’ performance at 100% all the time. Over time, though, windshield wiper blades can deteriorate even when you buy the best windshield wipers available, especially their rubber. The harder the rubber becomes, the less … [Read more...]
How to Calculate Gas Mileage
How to Calculate Gas Mileage Calculating gas mileage is a great way for you to determine if you’re getting the most out of your gas. Some people like calculating gas mileage to compare road trips to expenses procured in other forms of travel, like via train or plane. Another reason to calculate gas mileage is to know exactly how much you pay for the gas you need in … [Read more...]