When it’s -10 degrees outside and you need to get to work, you get in your car and start down the road. It’s then that you begin to feel the chill of the cold seat get through your clothing. This isn’t a pleasant experience, is it? If you’re sick of cold seats, it may be time to consider heated seats. The question though is “are they worth it?”. They may keep you warm in the…
Heated seats are a great luxury for those who live in cold climates, but it can be tough on your wallet if you’re not careful. A heated seat can also help on days when your back and body are achy. If you love your heated seat, then you’ll want to find a way to keep it working. While you probably don’t want to try to fix it yourself, there are a few tricks that you…
I’ll admit, the back seat of my car often hordes a collection of empty coffee cups, wrappers, and receipts. But, if I’m being honest, the closest my car would get to a “trash can” was a worn-out grocery bag, at least until I discovered just how helpful an actual trash can in my car is! But it turns out there are a ton of car trash cans on the market. You can buy them; you…
Motor oil is an essential component of your vehicle. Just like your heart requires proper blood flow to function well, your engine needs the right type of oil to keep it running smoothly. This leads to the question “What happens if you put the wrong oil in your car?”. Motor oil goes from the basic, conventional varieties to the higher-end synthetic types. If you put the wrong oil in your car, and you move from…
You want your car to be a well-oiled machine. However, oil is not the only essential fluid that your car needs to function. Your coolant levels are also extremely important. When they suddenly start to go low, this is usually one of the first signs that you have a faulty water pump. This begs to question, can you drive a car with a bad water pump? It is never recommended to drive a vehicle with…
It is simple mechanics. Your car battery is what starts your vehicle. However, it is the alternator that keeps it running. For the unfortunate souls who realize that this vital part of the vehicle is failing, how long will a car run without an alternator and what can you do to elongate the vehicle’s ability to function? Without this essential component, your car will only function for up to two hours and as little as…
Perhaps you were driving from the grocery store loaded down with frozen waffles, or maybe you were going the kids to a soccer game when it happened. Regardless of how it happens, you know the second you hear the thud of the hubcap on the road that you need to get your hands dirty and change a tire. But what if you open the tool kit and find that you don’t have the tool to…
As a busy mom, you’ve probably felt like a personal chauffeur for your kids at one time or another. From school, you drive to soccer practice, to dance lessons, and then it’s time to pick up dinner. Dirt, food, pet hair, you name it, can get embedded into your seats, and chances are it’s time for a cleaning. If you have perforated leather car seats, you may be wondering what the best way to clean…
How long should I warm up my car? Do I need to warm up my car engine if I’m in a hurry? What happens if I don’t let my car’s engine warm-up? has been a topic of discussion for a while, and as you may know, warming your car engine is critical since the more you drive with it cold, the faster the cylinder and piston wear down. A block heater is the best way…
The cooling system in a car is essential to its function. Without being able to cool the engine, you cannot drive the car for long without causing damage. Coolant-related problems can make your car completely useless to you in a matter of a few minutes, so you should know how to diagnose issues with your coolant and the overflow tank as well. Your coolant reservoir tank should always be at least 30% full. These tanks…