Articles about Car Ownership

Now this is the kind of online shopping we gearheads can get into

We're starting to see more and more of these automotive parts and products make their way to online shopping platforms, and we're all for it. Online shopping has become all the rage these days, and we gearheads want in on

A lot of us have been there

A lot of us have been there before: Your car starts acting up for whatever reason, so you take it to the nearest shop as soon as possible. The car's still running, so you figure this should simply be a quick

113 of 138 sites have been awarded to private operators

Motorists with cars due for registration at the Land Transportation Office (LTO) will be glad to know that the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is doing everything it can to get private motor vehicle inspection centers (PMVIC) up and running.According to a

And it’s still in working order

This, dear readers, is what commitment looks like. In 1976, Canadian businessman Bill MacEachern took delivery of a brand-new Porsche 911 Turbo. Rather than lock it away in the hope it might gain value, or use it only sparingly at weekends,

All Bimmers bought brand-new in 2019 (plus some from 2018) are also covered

Part of what makes or breaks a deal when potential car buyers go out shopping is the maintenance-even if said buyer is browsing through the catalog of more luxurious brands like BMW.If you're currently on the lookout for a

Good to know

Here's some good news for Toyota owners: If your ride was affected by last week's Taal Volcano ashfall, the Japanese car manufacturer is offering a 20% discount on select parts and labor cost.Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) announced its 'special

The online secondhand-vehicle scene can be tricky to navigate

It has been many years since I last bought a brand-new vehicle. Ever since discovering the wonders of secondhand vehicle shopping (both cars and bikes) and the joys of depreciation (as in you let someone else bear the brunt of it),

Is your car still covered in ash?

Did you wake up this morning to find your beloved ride covered in volcanic ash? Don't worry, you're not alone.The ashfall from yesterday afternoon's Taal Volcano phreatic eruption made its way to areas well outside the crater's

Our cars deserve all the loving this season, too

It's Christmas time yet again, which means a lot of you have been busy shopping for gifts for your loved ones this season. For some of us, though, a huge chunk of our shopping budget for the holidays is allotted to

This coming Monday, December 2

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has had to deal with problems regarding its license-plate production for several years now. But a lot has changed since then thanks to recent developments.The agency acquired the 'IDeROBOT' license plate-making machine last March,

There’s quite a bit to catch up on

As an alternative, applicants may also train with the agency for a lower fee

Right now, applying for a driver's license with the Land Transportation Office (LTO) is relatively easy, at least compared with Japan's application process and that of many other countries. Get behind the wheel, learn how to get from point A

Here's all the information you need

Applying for or renewing a driver's license can be time-consuming, we know-especially when the Land Transportation Office (LTO) branch you're at is filled to the brim with fellow applicants. But you have to admit: the process is pretty

How many do you have?

Just because you have a valid driver's license doesn't mean you can just get behind the wheel of any vehicle.Some of you probably know this (and we're willing to be some of you don't), but there's

Do you remember these?

Current windshield stickers are used by both public and private entities to indicate that vehicles they are operating are legally allowed to use either public (national) or private (subdivision) roads. Since the 1960s, government institutions, private schools, corporations, and clubs have also

Ready your stomachs

Who hasn't spilled something inside their car? Very few car owners, we're assuming-which is fine, because hey, it happens to everybody at some point.A cup of coffee, a bottle of water, some fries, maybe...nothing too extreme. Every

I learned that with a small, rugged multi-cab

What's the most memorable car for you? Is it the one that's been with you for a few decades now? Is it the family car you grew up with? Is it the hand-me-down you got back in college?

Should you pay attention to these?

The other day, I was at a tire shop and was watching as tires were being mounted for another customer. I noticed that the technician doing the mounting wasn't paying attention to the alignment of the dots on the sidewall

A potentially dangerous problem

I started noticing a faint fluttering noise coming from my Miata's engine bay whenever the engine was under load, but only at very low revs. At engine speeds above 4,000rpm the annoying sound disappeared. It was a very soft clicking

These parts don't last forever

Knowing your car intimately will help prolong its life. Be aware of wear items like belts and hoses. These components are often overlooked and if they fail, you will be left stranded by the side of the road. These parts don't