Car fires: What causes them?
Car fires: Are they caused by hot weather or manufacturing defects? We look into the possible causes of vehicles catching fire here in Singapore.
What happens if I put diesel into my petrol engine?
If you have just managed to put diesel into your petrol car, the consequences could be severe.
Putting diesel into your petrol-powered car is more common than you realise; however the reverse is even easier to do.
The spout at a diesel pump is usuall...
Brakes: 4 signs they need to be checked
Do your brakes feel funny or just a little bit off? As a driver and car owner, here are 4 signs/symptoms about your brakes that you cannot ignore.
Cameras for car mirrors: why don’t more cars have them?
For most of us, the humble car mirror is often overlooked amid the increasing amount of in-car tech.
It serves multiple purposes, but its design has arguably been left unchanged.
That doesn't mean that automotive manufacturers have not been giving th...
Stop-start system: What is it and how do I use it?
The stop start system is found in many cars today. But how do you use it, and can it really help you save fuel? Read on and find out.
Solving car faults with OBD-II diagnostics
What is OBD II?
If your vehicle was manufactured after the mid-nineties, chances are that you have an OBD II diagnostics port installed.
It is normally found underneath the dashboard on the driver's side, and looks something like this:
OBD, or on-bo...
Mini Cooper S Countryman Dartmoor Edition launches in Singapore
The Mini Cooper S Countryman Dartmoor Edition is now available exclusively in Singapore.
Inspired by Dartmoor National Park in the United Kingdom, its name is supposed to evoke sprawling moorlands and wooded valleys offer exhilarating outdoor adventure ...
Bodykits: Why you should and shouldn’t install them
Bodykits: Are you considering adding or installing one on your car? Find out the advantages and disadvantages of this car modification.
Engine oil: Why does my car need it?
Engine oil: Does my car need it and do I really need to go for oil changes? If you've ever thought about these questions, we've got the explanations.
Modifying cars in Singapore: what you can and cannot do
Car modification. When people think of modified cars, they think of this:
You'd be right.
However, that lowered stance is almost definitely illegal in Singapore, where heavy car modification is disallowed by the Land Transport Authority (LTA).
It ...