Articles about Car Ownership 101

Here’s everything you need to know about deeds of sales for motor vehicles

We have all been there. We're up and ready to buy a new (to us) secondhand vehicle. We have cash in hand, and as we go up to shake the seller's hand, he instead turns over a piece of paper

Definitely not a good look

In a perfect world, no car owner would leave their casa disappointed. Sadly, the numerous horror stories going around make it clear this isn't the case.Overcharging is one of the most common accusations hurled at casas by motorists-everything from

The pandemic was a factor for some

Wants versus needs can be tricky to balance-more so when you're talking about a purchase as big as a car.No matter where you're from, cars don't come cheap. That said, you really need to ask yourself if

Here’s a good ballpark figure

The price tag of a brand-new ride is merely the tip of the iceberg in terms of car expenses. Just because you have the money to buy it now doesn't mean you can afford to cover all ownership expenses in

Proper brake fluid maintenance is key to keeping your car’s brakes in good shape

Brakes are arguably as important as any other part of a car. These are the ones in charge of stopping your vehicle, so maintaining them properly also helps keep you safe on the road.The first step in keeping your car's

It’s important to keep the tip clean, too, you know

Exhaust tips have got to be one of the most overlooked parts when it comes to car cleaning. Have you ever said something along the lines of "time to clean my car's exhaust tips" at least once in your life? No?

Let’s quickly run through the basics

The manual transmission is sadly but surely dying. We've known that for quite some time now. Who would want to operate a clutch through heavy traffic in the city day in and day out, right? These days, comfort is king, and

Are you willing to spend the extra penny for added safety?

Of all the modern tech that carmakers equip their products with these days, there's one that's proven to be quite useful: tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). While it's not necessarily the make-or-break feature for car buyers, it'

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

Were you able to stretch your ride’s legs the past few weeks?

A vehicle left stagnant for a long while is like a patient waking up from a coma-you can't expect it to just get up and running just like you left it inside your garage overnight.Leaving your car idle for

Here are a few tips on how to avoid and fix flat-spotting

When car owners are forced to prep their cars for long-term storage, there's a good chance they may miss the other important parts outside of the engine and car battery. Tires, for example, are often overlooked, especially since these are

Work-from-home folks, take note

Have you been driving your car enough lately? If you're among the lucky ones who can still work from home as the rest of the world emerges into a post-COVID reality, the answer is probably no.That means if you

These will help in keeping your car in good running condition

There are certain instances in a car owner's lifetime that he will need to leave his beloved steed locked up for extended periods of time. It's almost inevitable-you're lucky if you've never found yourself in such sticky

What else would you add to this list?

One of the best things about the holidays is having a lot of free time (or a bit, for the unfortunate few) on our hands. This means we have the chance to do the things we love that our regular day-to-

Here’s an easy-to-follow guide

It's a fact of car ownership that your vehicle's tires will sustain wear and tear-how bad and how quickly this happens depends on how you use them, and how often. Tires can be rather expensive and we tend to

If the need arises

Car alarms help deter crooks from stealing your car or any valuables you may have inside. It does that by blaring a loud siren or blowing the car horns, and immobilizing the car by shutting off the ignition and the fuel-injection

In case you’re up to the task

Have you ever had your car battery die on you prematurely? Before replacing it, it may be a good idea to give the car's electrical system a once over. The alternator charges the battery and supplies electrical energy to all powered

In three easy steps

Sometimes, your car may have the following symptoms: an irregular idle, poor fuel economy, lack of power, stalling, or a high-pitched hissing sound from the engine. These symptoms may happen one at a time, all at the same time, or in

Because we all want that squeaky-clean look

Water spots on car paint jobs-ugh!It's bound to happen sooner or later, unless you're one of those people who live and breathe car polish. In that case, this article isn't for you. This article is for us

In our climate, a car without a working A/C is a torture chamber

The air-conditioning (A/C) system of a vehicle is a closed system for exchanging heat from the inside of the cabin to the outside. This is accomplished by circulating refrigerant gas though a circuit of tubes into two large surface areas