Cars

When we think of European car makes, we might first think of the high-end luxury brands such as Ferrari and Alfa Romeo in Italy. We might even consider the peak-performance cars such as Porsche or Audi from Germany. Spain may not be the first country you think of when you think of European car manufacturers,...

Maintaining a vehicle's components is essential for safe driving, but there are many hidden dangers we often overlook. Hot weather tire pressure is different than the tire pressure during cooler months, meaning that the summer can provide difficulties. This includes an increase in tire wear and other problems....

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....