Falling asleep at the wheel – tips, and advice to stay alert!

Falling asleep at the wheel is obviously extremely dangerous to the driver, passengers and all other road users. The majority of motorists want to be responsible drivers by making sure they avoid alcohol and don’t exceed the speed limit, but tiredness isn’t always given the same consideration. Tips for staying awake behind the wheel Rest
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How To Prepare Your Car For The Winters

Caring for your car can be challenging, if you are not fully cognizant of the basics. Throw in the winter season and the challenge can easily turn into a nightmare. Different parts such as the paint, tyres and engine can be damaged if not properly protected against winter elements. Irrespective of the vehicle or type

How To Improve The Fuel Efficiency Of Your Car

With fuel prices increasing with every passing day and even reaching record highs, fuel efficiency has become a hot topic. People have even started considering shifting to smaller cars which provide better mileage in order to avoid burning a hole in their pocket. While it is true that a bigger car generally consumes more gas
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Keep yourself safe this rainy season!

Monsoon is here. It’s time to be well prepared and exercise a few precautions for yourself, your family and your car. While it is advisable to keep your vehicles prepared well in advance of the onset of monsoon, it is never too late. Bear in mind that driving in wet weather conditions is much different

Wheel Balancing & Rotation

Tyres that are out of balance can cause a vibration that can lead to uncomfortable driving, driver fatigue, premature or uneven tyre wear, and unnecessary wear and tear on your vehicle’s suspension and steering components. A good sign that your wheels may be out of balance is when your steering wheel starts to wobble above

Wheel Alignment

Maintaining your car’s wheel alignment reduces tyre wear, improves fuel economy and handling, and increases driving enjoyment and safety. Normal wear and road conditions can take their toll on your car’s steering and suspension system. Ball joints, tie rods, steering arms, springs, bushings and other suspension parts all wear gradually over time. All of these

Tyre Pressure

Tyres can wear out faster by under-inflation or over-inflation. Some effects of under-inflation: Reduced tread life through increased tread wear on the outside edges (or shoulders) of the tyre. Generation of excessive heat, which reduces tyre durability and can lead to tyre failure. Reduction in fuel economy through increased rolling resistance (soft tyres make your

Tyres

You can prevent wear problems that shorten tyre life by thousands of kilometers by learning to “read” the early warning signs and taking appropriate corrective action. Some tips: Look for tyres with wear on both edges, in the center, uneven wear, sawtooth edges, damage, flat tyre, damage to the side wall (indentation, bulge, bubble), handling

Wipers & Fluids

Wipers play a major role in safe driving – the chances for accidents increase if you can’t see or be seen. The Wiper system keeps excessive water, snow or dirt from building up on the windshield and removes them to maintain clear visibility through the windshield. Some tips: Wipers are normal wear items that require

Suspension & Shock Absorbers

Proper performance of these systems largely determines your car’s ride and handling. Some tips: Check shock absorbers and struts using one or more of the following techniques: Bounce test: Lean heavily on the fender or place your weight on a bumper. Release it suddenly and watch what happens. If the vehicle rebounds continually, you need