Car Servicing & Maintenance
Delay Your Car’s Service Bills: Best Preventive Maintenance Practices
A proper preventive maintenance procedure ensures a good balance between form and function throughout the car’s ownership. In the used car market, buying a more expensive, well-maintained car is the better bet than a significantly cheaper, ill-maintained example.
Read moreIs Your Car Running as Good as New? Types of Crucial Car Services Explained
Most manufacturers recommend a ‘full service' every 10,000 kilometres or six to 12 months, whichever comes first. Delaying your maintenance schedule can lead to reduced performance, higher fuel consumption, faster wear of parts, and/or even safety issues.
Read moreTop Signs Your Car’s Spark Plugs Need Replacement
Spark plugs may look tiny and inexpensive, but they play a crucial role in determining how well your car starts, runs, and uses fuel. If your car's mileage suddenly drops, the plugs might be the hidden villain.
Read moreWheel Alignment and Wheel Balancing: Do You Really Need Both?
Wheel alignment and balancing are not the same, but both are equally important. Ignoring these can reduce tyre life, increase fuel consumption, and make your drive uncomfortable.
Read moreDon’t Ignore Your Car Battery - Here’s How to Check its Health Easily!
Visual checks, voltmeter tests, and simple tricks, such as the headlight test, can help prevent sudden battery failure. A weak battery displays early warning signs, such as dim lights and slow starts; don’t ignore them.
Read moreIs Your Car’s AC Not Cooling Properly? Potential Causes Explained
A blocked cabin air filter, a dirty condenser, or a weak blower motor can restrict airflow into the cabin. The most common cause of inefficient AC cooling is low refrigerant levels.
Read moreNoisy and Bumpy Ride? Car Suspension Problems Explained
Contrary to popular belief, a car suspension system is designed to ensure the wheels remain in contact with the road surface, rather than providing comfort.
Read moreNoisy and Bumpy Suspension? Know the Cause & Fix
Beyond comfort, a car suspension system is primarily engineered to ensure the wheels remain in contact with the road surface. What begins as a slight rattle could lead to total suspension failure if left uninspected.
Read moreIs Your Car Ready to Face the Monsoon? Here are some Tips!
Tyres, brakes and wipers should be in optimal condition even in the slightest rain. Regardless of the weather conditions in your area, it is always a good idea to apply an underbody coating to prevent the chances of rust or corrosion.
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