Something as seemingly harmless as not washing your car, may turn out leading to unpleasant consequences. Some of the substances that stick to your car might be acidic and cause damage to your paintwork. Especially be careful when you spot some unusual smudges like bird droppings or tree sap, which can be especially harmful to […]
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The first successful petrol-driven car, the Motorwagen, built by Karl Friedrich Benz was built in late 1885. The three-wheeler weighed 254 kg (560 lb) and could reach a speed of 13-16 km/h (8-10 mph). Its single-cylinder engine delivered 0.63 kW (0.85 hp) at 400 rpm. It was patented on 29 January 1886. Its first 1-km […]
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Some people think that ABS system can slow down a car even on such slippery surfaces as ice or snow. It will always help to keep control of your vehicle and aid you to steer it around obstacles, but it is not always the case for decreasing the stopping distance. It turns out that on […]
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Did you know, that the fastest crash speed that did not cause the death of the driver happened at the speed of 579 km/h (360 mph)? It may sound improbable, but it actually happened when Donald Campbell crashed his car ‘Bluebird’ when he was trying to set a new land speed record at Bonneville, USA. […]
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Carpooling, which simply means having more people travelling in single vehicle, not only reduces travel costs such as fuel costs, tolls, but also decreases the overall stress of driving amongst the group. Carpooling is also a more environmentally friendly and sustainable way to travel. Sharing journeys reduces carbon emissions, traffic congestion on the roads, and […]
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The Transmission Control Unit (TCU) is one of the most common problems that we usually deal with. This module is essentially the brain of the gearbox, and it makes all the decisions about changing the gears based on all the information it gathers. When TCU fails, it should light the fault indicator on your dashboard. […]
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Some people think, that if they substitute their summer tyres with the all-season ones, they will gain on traction on wet roads. However, in reality all-season tyres perform better than normal tyres only on snow and in temperatures below 0 Celsius degrees. In warmer temperatures, they actually give worse traction that the summer models.
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A slot car is a powered miniature auto or other vehicle that is guided by a groove or slot in the track on which it runs. The fastest speed reached by such models is currently 50km/h (31 mph), which when scale to a speed that would be reached by a full-sized car, would equal 1583 […]
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To be safe on the road, you should never let your emotions influence your driving. If you are too angry or nervous, stop for a while and calm down before continuing. Have a walk to get some fresh air and take a few deep breaths. If you don’t do this, your behaviour behind the wheel […]
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In order to stay safe on the road, you should make sure that your tyres stay properly inflated. Remember that this is the only element of your car responsible for acceleration and braking, that interfaces the road. If this contact is less than optimal, there is no way to drive safely. If your car does […]
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