Own a vehicle? Maintenance and fuel expenses a bit hard on the pocket? Here are some things you can consider to save money:
One of the most overlooked parts of daily car checks and maintenance is under the hood and the air filter is one of them. Over time a clogged filter reduces your car’s performance and can even add strain on the engine contributing to more wear and tear. CarFront shares a few tips on checking and [...]
If your new into cars, you have to be really committed in keeping it in good running condition and that means making a habit of checking a lot of things daily. One of the most crucial ones – engine oil. The lube is your car engine’s blood. Running without it and your engine will conk [...]
20 Mar
Posted by Guest as Attitude and Outlook, Cars, Productivity, Vacation and Travel, Work and Career
While a lot of people love the wonders of public transport, you just have to admit that rubbing against people during rush hour is quite a stressful thing. And this even applies to those who have to negotiate hour-long (or more) drives just to get to work and back. I have to admit that the [...]
With today’s automotive engineering relying heavily on electronics and computers, your car’s battery is just as important as the fuel you have in your tank, probably even more valuable. Ever experienced the tragedy of hearing nothing but a loud “tick” turning the ignition key? That’s the sound of a car battery without any juice. In [...]
Now this might have happened to you but we sure hope it hasn’t. Ever had that musty smell inside your car? The smell of some old chest that cradled a pair of stinking old gym socks. Ugh. The musty smell can be associated with a lot of different possible problems in your car but the [...]
If you can actually write your name on your car’s hood using your finger and the dust that has caked on there, your car badly needs some washing. But paying for one of those pro-jobs can cost quite a fortune when done every so often, right? So why not wash your car on your own? [...]
Car insurance can be a costly yearly expense that you may just want to do away with only you’d probably feel a lot more secure with it. However, you may be able to scrape off a few bucks from the total amount by following a few tips. We’ve got a few tips on the topic [...]
We’ve been featuring a few driving and car tips here and there since LifeSpy pretty covers everything under the sun. Personally, I’ve been a closeted gearhead for a long while now, content on just sneaking in a thing or two about cars here. But gearheads would not be denied! Small talk with the boss does [...]
02 Aug
Posted by Guest as Cars, Money and Finance, News
It’s really interesting how Japanese cars are really making it big in muscle car America. Toyota Prius is on top of the hybrid food chain as demand for eco-friendly and fuel-economic cars surge for the past months CNN reports. A total of 187,000 hybrid vehicles were sold in the United States in the first six [...]
Holy cow, I never thought you could do this, especially with modern cars and car security systems. This little trick uses nothing but a tennis ball with a hole punched on it. Here’s how it’s supposed to work. I just hope cars don’t get jacked using this method. No more slim jims, huh?
Now I say this is a real nifty trick. This trick uses your oral cavity to help amplify your car’s remote signal especially if you get lost in a wide parking lot. The trick is to hold your chin and open your mouth a bit and here’s the video showing you how. Boost Car Remote [...]
Gas prices aren’t going down for now. Unless we finally get some miracle fuel or develop cold-fusion, we’ll still be using gas in our cars. However, proper car care and some alternatives are available to shave off pump dollars. Here are 15 ideas to save you gas.
A part of daily car checks before driving but one of the most neglected – the tire pressure. Many drivers think that as long as it doesn’t look flat, it’s okay. But when it comes to this part of car maintenance, numbers do count.
18 Apr
Posted by Guest as Behavior and Ethics, Buying New, Buying Used, Cars
You’re not “just looking”…the car salesman knows that…and even if you ARE “just looking”…he doesn’t believe you. I know. I used to sell cars, and they train you to think that way. So, if you want an advantage when you head to the dealership, then you need to sit down, grab a cup of joe, [...]
