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![Can I Use Winter Tires in the Summer?](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/4/5/can_i_use_winter_tires_in_the_summer_13541_300_150.jpg)
We shouldn't use winter tires in summer. Tires are responsible for the grip of the vehicle on the road, something which is essential to maintain its safety. Loss of this grip can result in accidents, something which can happen more easily during different types of weather. This is particularly important...
![How to Park a Car? - Simple Tips for Parking Your Car](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/1/5/how_to_park_a_car_simple_tips_for_parking_your_car_13513_300_150.jpg)
Parking a car is a fundamental skill that every driver must master, but it can be a challenging maneuver, particularly in tight spaces. While some people are more skilled at parking than others, getting it right is ultimately a matter of practice and knowing how to begin the maneuver in the correct location....
![Find Owner of Vehicle by License Plate Number](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/0/0/find_owner_of_vehicle_by_license_plate_number_13001_300_150.jpg)
Are you trying to track down a bad driver or find the owner of an abandoned car? These are just two of the many reasons people look to find the owner of a vehicle by number plate. Running a license plate can give you a lot of information about a person, however, this process is not easy and can prove...
![How To Reverse A Car With Manual Transmission](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/2/8/how_to_reverse_a_car_with_manual_transmission_12822_300_150.jpg)
Reversing a car using manual transmission one of the most intimidating tasks not only for novice drivers, but for this with experience as well. When you drive forward, vision is clear and you can easily move ahead using one of the provided gears. But when you need to drive backwards, the wheels are not...
![How to Tell If Your Car Is Diesel or Petrol](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/2/8/how_to_tell_if_your_car_is_diesel_or_petrol_12820_300_150.jpg)
Filling a vehicle’s tank with the wrong type of fuel can damage your car severely. In the past, diesel vehicles could be easily identified by the tractor-like sound they produced while running. But these days, advanced technology has worked towards silencing them and therefore it has become a lot more...
![How To Protect Your Car Radio](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/7/7/how_to_protect_your_car_radio_12774_300_150.jpg)
Whenever you leave your car, you are advised not to let any valuable items remain inside the vehicle. For instance, if you leave your phone on the dashboard or your laptop on the car seat, it is only going to be an incentive to opportunistic burglars. Though you can keep these items protected by not...
![How to Understand Automatic Car Gears](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/2/0/how_to_understand_automatic_car_gears_12024_300_150.jpg)
An automatic car gear system is the one by which the vehicle automatically changes gears as it moves forward. Today, more and more people are favoring cars with this transmission system than those with manual shift gears. This is because learning to drive cars with automatic gears is much easier and faster....
![How to Take Part in The Dakar Rally](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/0/0/how_to_take_part_in_the_dakar_rally_12004_300_150.jpg)
We here at oneHOWTO love sharing handy tips for everyday problems which can save you hassle and make navigating your health, well being and personal interests in our current age as simply as we can. Taking part in the Dakar Rally is something which doesn't quite fit into this description as it is not...
![Causes Of Fatigue While Driving](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/0/7/causes_of_fatigue_while_driving_11708_300_150.jpg)
Fatigue while driving is one of the most common reasons for accidents on roads. Most of such accidents take place during normal hours of sleeping, and the crashes are more severe if the driver was fatigued. Fatigue is one of the most likely factors for causing single vehicle accidents both in urban and rural...
![How to Unlock your Car Steering Wheel](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/9/8/how_to_unlock_your_car_steering_wheel_8897_300_150.jpg)
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Intentionally or unintentionally, the truth is that sometimes when we go to start our car we find that the steering wheel is locked. This is due to security mechanisms that are included in some manufacturers so that nobody can move the steering wheel without putting the keys in the ignition. At OneHowTo.com...
![Why a Car Jerks when Accelerating](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/4/1/why_a_car_jerks_when_accelerating_11142_300_150.jpg)
If your car jerks when you accelerate, it can be a sign of moisture or probably something wrong in its motors. It often runs fine without jerking if you stay easy on the accelerator, but as soon as you race it, the car starts jerking. Sometimes, the service light may also come on to indicate that the car...
![Who is the Stig on Top Gear?](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/9/8/who_is_the_stig_on_top_gear_10892_300_150.jpg)
Since Top Gear was launched in 1977 it has been an extremely popular program worldwide, not only with motor fanatics but also within the public in general. Top Gear became a Sunday night staple in the UK. Whilst the presenters of Top Gear have been through some controversy and change, there is one continuous...
![How to Set Rear-View Mirrors Correctly](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/9/3/how_to_set_rear_view_mirrors_correctly_10395_300_150.jpg)
low difficulty
When you're driving a car, a good front, rear and side visibility allows you to drive safely. When you have a clear view of all the different points of the car you can optimally react to any unforeseen hazards. Setting rear-view mirrors correctly and the load you carry in the boot are just some basic...
![How to Learn to Drive a Car for the First Time](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/7/8/how_to_learn_to_drive_a_car_for_the_first_time_9877_300_150.jpg)
medium difficulty
Whether you're learning independently or having driving lessons, having a few concepts clear in your mind is useful in facilitating the process of learning how to drive. Knowing how the gears of the vehicle work, the best way to travel on the road, the optimal way to stop, etc., are all important when it...
![How To Change A Car Tire Safely](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/5/1/how_to_change_a_car_tire_safely_8157_300_150.jpg)
medium difficulty
When people study to obtain their driving licence, they study road traffic rules, basic car mechanics, road safety and take driving lessons. Yet very few driving licence holders know how to change a tire on a car.
If you find yourself with a puncture in the middle of nowhere it is essential that you...
![How To Identify Retreaded Tires](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/3/9/how_to_identify_retreaded_tires_7937_300_150.jpg)
low difficulty
Retreaded tyres are more common in heavy vehicles, such as lorries or buses, but for ecological and economical reasons, they are beginning to be used more and more in passenger cars. It should be noted that, despite popular belief, properly recycled tires are just as safe as new tyres, making retreaded...
![How To Unlock A Car When The Keys Are Locked In](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/5/0/how_to_unlock_a_car_when_the_keys_are_locked_in_9055_300_150.jpg)
high difficulty
There are times when you lose your car keys, forget them somewhere, but the worst is when you somehow manage to lock your keys inside your car itself. If you have ever done that, you can understand how frustrating a situation that can be. Calling a locksmith can be time-consuming, and expensive too. So,...
![What Is The Difference Between A Manual And Automatic Car](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/4/0/what_is_the_difference_between_a_manual_and_automatic_car_9047_300_150.jpg)
So, you are planning to buy a car but you feel confused between the manual and automatic transmission? This article will help you in deciding which one would be more suitable for you. In this article we will discuss: what is the difference between a manual and automatic car?.
![How Old Do You Have To Be To Drive In Australia](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/6/9/how_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_drive_in_australia_8961_300_150.jpg)
No matter in which part of the world you are, you need to have a driver’s license to be able to drive a vehicle, and to attain this important document, you need to attain a certain age. Different countries have different age requirements to be eligible for driving. As far as Australia is concerned, here...
![What Happens if You Put Diesel in a Petrol Engine](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/7/2/what_happens_if_you_put_diesel_in_a_petrol_engine_6279_300_150.jpg)
low difficulty
Although it is unlikely to happen, given that the sizes of the fuel caps differ, it is still possible to put diesel in a car that takes petrol in older cars. It is most likely to happen to you when renting a car or driving a vehicle that takes different fuel to your own car. To find out what happens and...
![How To Know Road Conditions In India](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/9/5/how_to_know_road_conditions_in_india_7591_300_150.jpg)
Indian roads are unpredictable, whether you are driving on a highway, country road, or a busy street. So, before you sit on your driving seat and head on to the road, it is better to stay informed about the road conditions. There are numerous ways with which you can know specific road conditions, so that...
![How Do I Know If My Car Has A DPF Filter?](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/1/3/how_do_i_know_if_my_car_has_a_dpf_filter_4317_300_150.jpg)
There are many reasons you will need to know whether your car has a diesel particulate filter (DPF). The first has to do with pollution. DPFs remove soot and other hazardous particles from the exhaust of a diesel engine. If you have a diesel car, then not having a DPF will result in pollution which can...
![How to cancel Vehicle Registration in India](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/0/3/how_to_cancel_vehicle_registration_in_india_5307_300_150.jpg)
In India it is compulsory that all motorized road vehicles should be registered. Vehicle registration is done so that a clear ownership of the vehicle is established. The registration of vehicle is done by the local RTO of that state. In India, a registered commercial vehicle of one state is not allowed...
![How to know Vehicle Registration details in India](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/6/6/how_to_know_vehicle_registration_details_in_india_3662_300_150.jpg)
India consists of a vast network of Highways, freeways, expressways, roads and lanes. Various means of transport such as bicycle, motorcycle, cars, taxis, buses, trucks etc; are used by people for the transportation of people and goods. In India, each vehicle has a unique registration number which is...
![How to Drive an Automatic Car](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/9/2/how_to_drive_an_automatic_car_291_300_150.jpg)
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Driving an automatic transmission (AT) car is supposedly easier than driving a manual transmission (MT) or stick shift car. However, a lack of practice or experience driving an automatic car means the driver can make mistakes. This is especially the case if they are used to driving a stick shift already....