1. Learn traffic laws and regulations and follow them. Most drivers don't really have a good grasp of our road rules and signs, nor do they follow them. Most of us view formal driving education as an unnecessary exercise that one must go through to get one's license. This is probably why most are not averse to contributing to the personal finances of corrupt apprehending officers when we unknowingly commit a traffic violation. Knowing what is and isn't acceptable goes a long way in contributing ... [
Read More ]
Author: Ferman Lao
Publisher: CarCamp
Most of us take our cars for granted, thinking that all it needs is a little gas and it will keep going forever. However, they do require a modicum of maintenance and servicing. The usual service stops often take care of this; the required maintenance is administered and impending parts failure that leads to a costlier repair bill can be preempted with due diligence.
Despite your best efforts, there are just some things that you can't predict like radiator fans or fan relays failing, ... [
Read More ]
Author: Ferman Lao
Publisher: CarCamp
With modern tire construction, flat tires hardly ever happen. However, every motorist or driver will eventually encounter it, whether through instant tire deflation because of a tear, or a slow leak from the odd nail or screw that you have run over. While a slow leak can surprise you at times, you can catch it early if you check your tires often enough and get it fixed. An instant deflation from a tear leaves you no choice but to change the tire.
Here is a quick guide on how to change your ... [
Read More ]
Author: Ferman Lao
Publisher: CarCamp
Because a car is probably the single most expensive purchase that we make outside of our homes, we should take steps to avoid losing it through theft. Here are some tips to avoid such incidents.
• Buy a car with a factory-equipped immobilizer key. This puts the odds in your favor that your car will still be where you parked it when you come back. Factory immobilizers are programmed to start the car only when a key with an electronic code matches the one stored in the vehicle's ... [
Read More ]
Author: Ferman Lao
Publisher: CarCamp
Rainy days are here again and with rains come killer floods and increased risk of accidents. Let's take a quick look at some of the ways to avoid mishaps when you’re caught in a sudden downpour and rising flood waters.
1. Turn on your lights and be seen. By lights, we mean, park lights or headlights, not hazard lights. Don't make the mistake of turning on your hazard lights on the premise that you'll be more visible to other cars on the road. There's nothing more disconcerting than a ... [
Read More ]
Author: Ferman Lao
Publisher: CarCamp
Planning a road trip this month? Here are some practical tips on how to keep your road trip from turning sour.
• Keep a regular maintenance schedule. It may not sound like it’s related to your long-awaited road trip, but keeping a regular maintenance schedule allows you to be well-informed on the mechanical soundness of your vehicle and it's ability to make long trips without suffering an unexpected breakdown. I've been driving for close to 20 years and I’ve been a weekend ... [
Read More ]
Author: Ferman Lao
Publisher: CarCamp
It's the merry month of May, that time of the year when we honor our mothers for their untiring love and devotion to all of us. What better way to honor our moms, our driving force, than by giving her helpful motoring tips and car care reminders.
• Change your oil regularly, as an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.There's nothing more stressful then to wake up to a busy morning and have to worry about car troubles. Periodic preventive maintenance goes a long way, ... [
Read More ]
Author: Ferman Lao
Publisher: CarCamp
After a couple of years of incessantly rising fuel prices, we've all finally gotten a reprieve recently. However, that doesn't mean we should no longer be conscious about how we use the semi-precious petroleum-based resource that all our vehicles need to remain mobile. Here's a quick look at what factors contribute to increased fuel consumption and what we can do to make the most out of what we put into our tanks.
Engine size
For obvious reasons the bigger the engine, the more fuel will be ... [
Read More ]
Author: Ferman Lao
Publisher: CarCamp
Ever had one of your car's electrical componentry die on you suddenly, sometimes the powers that be come to claim the component and it's time for them to go to the great big scrapyard more often though it's just a blown fuse. Now that is easy to fix, just a matter of locating the appropriate fuse and replacing it with one with an identical rating. Emphasis on the identical rating, the fuses(which are relatively cheap) are there to provide a first line of defense to your much more expensive ... [
Read More ]
Author: Ferman Lao
Publisher: CarCamp
One of the things motorists fear is running into car trouble at night.
You think you know how to fix your car – but can you see in the dark? It’s alright to wait or call for help if you happen to be on a busy street. What if you’re on some provincial road, or if it’s 2 a.m. and the streets are deserted? Who you gonna call?
The tendency for most people when this happens is to panic. But if you know what to do and has prepared for it, you can manage this ... [
Read More ]
Author: Bespren Rey
Publisher: CarCamp
Prev | 1 | Next of 1
