Car Accessories- Know the Types

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We all know that a car makes the most prized possession for its owners. Therefore, from the point of view of a car owner, the accessories used in car are important items used to embellish as well as protect it from hazards. There are many types of car accessories in the market.

Using Jumper Cables correctly....Do you really know how?

How Do You Use Jumper Cables?

If your vehicle is unable to start due to a dead battery then jumper cables can be a real saviour. If you turn on your car's engine and the vehicle makes a click but fails to start then this is usually a clear indication that you need jumper cables. Question is; how do you use them? A brief checklist to talk you through the jump-start procedure while you're in your hour of need...The first factor to the jump-starting procedure is to get a car with a fully charged battery to help you out.

The Importance of Fog Lights

Fog lights - your companion in bad weather

A vehicle is required to move at all times and under all conditions. In daytime if there is bright sunshine one can easily move on without using artificial lights. At night or if the sky is overcast the driver has to use headlights to see on the road ahead of him. But if there is thick fog, or heavy rain, or snow, headlights would not suffice. Fog lights are used under such conditions. They are mounted on a car, or truck, or any other vehicle below the headlights. Their beam is directed at a level lower than the low beam headlights and they do not blind the driver coming from the opposite side. They are bright and yellow in color. Halogen lights and LED lights are also used in fog lights as they are much brighter. Nowadays HID (High Intensity Discharge) lights are also used. Some of these lights are purplish in color. Use of fog lights is essential for safe driving when weather is bad.

Many reasons why your car won't start.....

Have you ever had your car just "die" on you, you try to start it and it just   will not start.  You end up calling a tow truck and paying those big tow bills, then to make matters worse the technician at the shop tells you that it will cost hundreds of dollars to make it run again,is that true? Maybe or maybe not.

6 Auto Maintenance Tips To Help Save You Money

One of the happiest times of people's lives is when they get their first car. They wash it, wax it, check the fluids, and check the air pressure fairly religiously for about a month. After that, unless it's their absolute dream car, it's just "the car" and taking care of it becomes more of an afterthought. But taking care of your car not only keeps it looking good but keeps it running good as well. Utilizing good auto maintenance tips helps to keep your car running well and reduces expenses at the same time.

How to jump start a dead battery

Here are few tips and instructions on jump starting a dead battery. First things first, though. You need to inspect the dead battery. If you see any damage such as leaks or cracks. DO NOT go any further. Put away the jumper cables and call a wrecker. A damaged battery can explode and really hurt you. If the battery looks ok, then park the cars close enough to each other for the jumper cables to reach and shut off both engines. Now make sure the terminals are not caked with corrosion. Try to clean them off as best you can. A corroded terminal will make it a lot harder to jump the battery. At this point you are ready to hook up your jumper cables to the batteries. (Normally, the red cable is (+) positive and black cable is (-) negative).

Keep Your Car On The Move Over Winter

Keep Your Car On The Move Over Winter

Winter is coming around again, and many motorists are beginning to stock up on essential items to keep in the car boot over the colder months. While a blanket, warm clothes, torch, flask and hi vis vest are all some of the first things you should pack, there are also some really handy travel products you should consider buying that will help to keep you moving when the snow and ice hits.