Old cars are safer
Some people claim, that the old cars are safer due to their stiffness when compared to the new models. But the truth is, the deflection of the modern vehicles is there for a reason
Women cause more accidents
Some people claim that women are worse drivers and that they cause more accidents than men. However, the statistics say that it is actually the opposite – women tend to be sa
Electric cars are more likely to catch fire
Another common misconception involves electric cars. It is stated by some, that these machines are more likely to catch fire during accidents than the combustion engine fueled unit
Using off-brand fuel will hurt your engine
Some people fill their tanks only at the most recognisable petrol stations. Although premium brands may add some extra engine cleaning additives, there’s nothing bad with the
A dirty car is more fuel efficient than a clean one
Some people claim that dirt gathered on a car may cause an effect similar to the golf ball dimples, which reduce the air resistance. However, it turns out, that the effect of the d
Hiding behind a car protects from gunfire
Another myth about cars based on Hollywood movies tells that hiding behind a car can save your life from being shot. Although some bullets may have not enough energy to get past a
Jet fuel would make your car more efficient
A lot of people think that jet fuel would make cars go super fast. But the truth is exactly opposite – if you fill a normal vehicle with a jet fuel, it will not work at all,
A bullet will set a car on fire
One of the common misconceptions about cars from the movies is that a bullet can cause a car to explode and burst into flames. However, this myth was already checked by the Mythbus
You should drive with your hands at 10 and 2
There’s a popular opinion that when driving, you should have your hands at the position of the 10 and 2, as referring to the hours’ positions on the clock. But it is no
Manula transmissions always gives best fuel economy
Back in the early days of the automatic transmission designs, all the manual cars had significantly better fuel economy than those with AT. However nowadays there are many types of