Should You Put Your Windshield Wipers Up When It Snows?
I almost always put my windshield wipers up when it snowed. There are pro’s and con’s to this. Read on to find out if its right for you.
Author: Jeremy
Will Superglue Hold A Rearview Mirror?
If you are here then you are looking for an answer to this question. You might have heard that super glue is a quick fix for this problem, but does it actually work? The answer is no. Despite its strong initial bond, super glue is not a long-term solution for securing your rearview mirror. But don’t…
Where Can I Hide a Key On My Car? 7 Best Places
Many years ago I drove a 1997 Pontiac Grand Am, I was in my early 20’s and I really liked that car, it was fun to drive. The one thing I absolutely hated about it was that the doors locked as soon as I turned the key on. On more than one occasion I was…
Are Scissor Jacks Safe?
If you have ever had to change a tire in an emergency, you most likely have either had to use a scissor jack or a bottle jack to lift your car. The scissor jack also known as a screw jack is very convenient, it folds up nicely in some little compartment and gets tucked away.…
Essential Guide to Get Your Car Unstuck In Any Situation
Getting stuck is part of driving. Therefore, getting unstuck is also part of driving, but can you do it? In order to get unstuck, you must first be prepared to get stuck. This requires having the proper tools and items with you BEFORE you actually get stuck. Below is a list of items you should…
No Spare Tire? What to do When You Have a Flat Tire
There is nothing like coming out of your house or your work and you’re getting ready to leave and you notice there is a slight tilt to your vehicle. “ What is this?” you ask yourself, so you get out and find a horrible scenario…you have a flat tire. What do you do now? Well,…
Will Windshield Washer Fluid Freeze?
After enjoying summer and having autumn full of activities; its time to bundle up and get ready for another winter. You make all of your preparations for your car, switching the summer tires for the winter tires, checking the antifreeze level, etc. One thing that may fall off your radar is your windshield washer fluid. …
What Does the Skidding Car Button (Traction Control) Do?
Have you ever wondered what the skidding car button does? This article explains what the traction control system does.
What Does PSI in Tires Mean?
The acronym P.S.I. stands for Pounds per Square Inch. Generally speaking, it is the unit of measure inside a chamber containing gas. In the case of car tires, its the amount of pressure air exerts when inside of the tire. That is the technical ‘definition’ if you will. Sooooo, what does it mean for you…
Is Fix-A-Flat Bad for Tires?
The non-committal answer is “Yes” and “No”. Now let me qualify that answer and explain my position. Because every situation is different. If you are in the “bad part of town” or “the wrong side of the tracks”; then “NO”, Fix a Flat is not bad for your tire… It’s good for your life. But…