Is there a ‘right’ way?
These simple tips go a long way
Everyone knows that tires aren't cheap. If we're talking good quality tires (and you should really go for those), a set will easily ring up five digits in your bank account.However, tire maintenance seems to be an overlooked aspect
The heat these days is no joke
The country's high heat index continues to cause discomfort to people across the Philippines. Along with the dangers of succumbing to heat-related illnesses, car owners need to take special care to keep their cars in peak condition. Some of the
by Kara Santos
Heat-related illnesses are on the rise
Feeling the heat? While it's already been sweltering the past few weeks, weather bureau PAG-ASA has warned that the heat index in some areas in the country could reach extreme danger levels this month due to El Niño.While
by Kara Santos
Yes, surot can hitch a ride in your vehicle
Feeling a little itchy after taking a flight and landing at the world's worst airport? Beware of bed bugs.In case you missed the news, bed-bug-infested chairs at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminals 2 and 3 had
by Kara Santos
Not sure when to go for a tune-up? Bookmark this for reference
And just like that, we're already halfway through the first month of 2024. After all the holiday events and long rides, it's back to the reality of city traffic and the daily grind. To ensure the roadworthiness and reliability of
by Kara Santos
Don’t take risks
For most people, there's really only one place where they store gasoline or diesel fuel: Inside their car's fuel tank. End of story.The thing is, there are some situations that call for storing said fuel in places other than
by Drei Laurel
It’s really not that hard
Do you have a Land Transportation Office (LTO) Land Transportation Management System (LTMS) account yet? If not, you kind of need one-at least if you hope to drive around these parts legally.This is because creating an LTO LTMS account is
by Drei Laurel
As well as tips on how to avoid this from happening
A motorcycle has better gas mileage compared to a car for the most part, but a bike normally has a shorter range on one full tank just because bikes usually have much smaller tanks. Much, much smaller.To give you an idea,
It doesn’t have to be a stressful ordeal
For anyone who has to drive a manual, slogging through rush hour traffic is a dreadful prospect. Whether it's heading to the office or coming home from a tiring shift, the motion of rowing gears and working the pedals for several
Patience is a virtue
Right of way is one of the basic guiding principles of respectful motoring. The thing is, with the number of cars squeezed into our road system, it's easy for one to completely throw the concept out the window in favor of
by Drei Laurel
Since you’ll be far from home, and probably far from civilization
A bit of a luxury, but if you're on your own, a decent winch will allow for self-recovery.Ropes and anchors are the recovery basics; without them, you can't connect to anything.A decent Hi-Lift jack is useful
by Tom Ford
Keeping you on track when you’re off the beaten path
A feature common on most off-road-capable machinery these days, descent control does precisely what it says on the tin: You engage it on a downslope, and the ABS, traction and stability control systems manage speed and traction. Some even let
by Tom Ford
The Honda Safety Driving Center shares these tips
If you've been traveling either by air, sea, or land for quite some time, we're pretty sure you've already experienced some form of motion sickness. Reports say one in three people experience motion sickness during long travels.Mind you,
by Aris Ilagan
Here’s a detailed explainer
So you've finally decided to pull the trigger on that brand-new car you've been saving up for. You then proceed to TopGear.com.ph to check out all the available cars that fall within your budget and come up
For commuters looking for alternative modes of transport amid this pandemic
Taking public transport has become even trickier since this COVID-19 crisis started. Public transport vehicles have been forced to operate at limited capacities, all while ensuring compliance with stringent safety guidelines.Fortunately, other modes of public transport have been allowed back
“Mas malinis pa sa bahay niyo, pwedeng-pwede ka nang matulog”
Last week, we asked our rider-readers where they usually take a break mid-journey and freshen up. After all, long bike trips can leave us all sticky and sweaty. You can splash water on your face or change into something dry,
These should help other first-time car buyers to make informed decisions
You'll be hard-pressed to find someone who's ever bought a car and had absolutely zero regrets about it. And by zero we mean everything about the car was perfect, from the purchase itself to everything that came along after.
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?
What looks clean isn’t always clean
There's a running joke that on any given day you get your car washed-sometimes as soon as you pull out of your garage or car-wash place-it almost always rains. There goes your time, money, and effort down the
Because it’s rainy season once again
The rainy season is now upon us, and riders will know just how much of a hassle riding in the wet can be. Aside from low traction on wet roads, high winds, and getting soaked to the bone, another pressing concern is
