Car brakes work similar to bicycle brakes, where friction is applied from the brake pads to the bicycle tire’s rim or discs for a disc brake system. Over time, as you would expect the friction will generate some measure of wear and tear and even Different driving styles, traffic and road conditions also affect how […]

The heart and soul of any vehicle is its engine and keeping it lubricated well ensures that it runs smoothly, its performance optimized and minimum engine wear. Engine lubricants come in three forms, mineral and synthetic and hybrid of both (also called Semi Synthetic). Every lubricant comes with about 20 to 25% additives such as […]

One of the things we inherited from our British Colonialists, was the fact that in Malaysia, we drive on the left side of the road! Most British Colonies have the same ruling but what happens if you want to drive in a country that drives on the opposite side? If you are like me, then […]

Driving has become part and parcel of our lives in our hectic city life. Almost everyone who graduates and gets a job aspires to firstly, get a car! However, a lot of people are clueless as to how to keep the car running smoothly! So these are some tips on how you can tell if […]

A car battery is an essential part of the overall functionality. 1. Leaving the Car Parked and Unused for Long Periods of Time Car batteries are never in a neutral state, they are either charging or discharging all the time, even if there is no draw on the batteries’ power. They are charged whenever your […]

Keeping a car up and running has come pretty second nature to most of us after driving for a couple years, fill it up with fuel and the regular scheduled service. But what we often neglect to check is the tyres. In fact a friend of mine recently shared on social media how he had […]

It’s that time of year again and your long awaited balik kampung or holiday trip finally arrives. But habits would get the better of us sometimes and we embark on that long drive as we would on our daily work commute only to find out a major fault in the car would place you and […]

In general, the warmer the climate, the faster you have to change your air filter. The logic is simple, as warmer weather allows for more dust particles to float which in turn clog things like air filters up. Even stationary air filters on air-conditioning units get clogged up relatively quickly.  Your first clue if you […]

This is a simple process, which may require slight adjustment of front and/or rear suspension components. If your vehicle’s wheels are not properly aligned, this can cause abnormal wearing of the tyres. People often get confused between wheel alignment and wheel balancing. They are completely different. Wheel alignment, or tracking as it’s sometimes called, consists […]

Tyres are essential components of your vehicle, and they must meet various, sometimes conflicting, requirements to ensure optimal performance and safety. Let’s delve into the nuances of tyre characteristics and maintenance: 1. Balancing Longevity and Noise Tyres designed for extended service life typically feature harder compounds, which can result in increased noise levels. Softer compounds […]