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Buying a used car can be exciting as well as overwhelming in either a good or bad way. In order to have the best choice and guarantee you won't have to visit the mechanic every week, pay attention to the following six areas when you arrive to inspect the vehicle of your choice. If you don't know much about cars, or it's your first time buying a car, it's important to go with someone with a bit more knowledge in the purchase of cars to the appointment, preferably a trusted mechanic (Ikokuonline can be of proper assistance to you in this scenario, due to our wealth of knowledge and experience in auto parts and repairs). Buying a vehicle that is appealing to the eye but is full of hidden repairs can be a depressing and expensive mistake.

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The windshield is an important part of a car which provides protection.

Windshields are specially designed to ensure the safety of passengers and drivers even if extreme impact causes them to chip, crack or shatter. The major drawback of a cracked windshield is that it doesn't provide safe driving anymore. A crack on windshield has been noted to either distort your vision or hinders  your vision to have a clear view of the road. There are two layers of glass laminated together. If one layer of glass breaks, the laminate and the inside layer of glass hold the windshield together, keeping pieces of glass from injuring occupants of the car or falling on the road.

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Maintaining your car is a very vital step that every car owner (whether it is a new or used car) should follow to increase the life span and reliability of their car. Used cars usually need the extra attention as they are more difficult and expensive to maintain than new...

Port Harcourt the Garden City, located in south-south Nigeria, is an affluent, cosmopolitan and animate city which can easily pass as Nigeria’s second economic hub after Lagos.  Continue reading →

It is very important to make regular oil change in order to keep your car engine in top shape. Knowing when to change your engine oil is crucial to ensure potential problems are avoided before hand because, not only are they needed to prevent friction and ware of metal parts...

1. Your Oxygen (O2) Sensor needs to be replaced Your oxygen sensor measures the amount of unburned oxygen in your vehicle's exhaust system. What happens if I don’t replace it? Your engine will burn more fuel than needed You will lose fuel economy, and get less miles per gallon Faulty sensor(s) can...

It’s exciting to get a new car even if it is a used one. It is new to you.  It’s exciting to get anything, really. Buying a car comes with a new sense of responsibility and achievement. Whether you are young or old, buying a car can be thrilling. There...

As we all know, it is as hot as an oven in Port Harcourt during the hours of 12pm to 4pm. With the temperature getting to about 34 degrees Celsius, your AC in your vehicle has to be working at its best for you to enjoy your vehicle. Your car's...

Having issues with your car tyre, especially a flat tyre, is sure to cause inconvenience when going on a trip. It is important to ensure that your car tyres are properly checked. Sometimes the failures are not easy to detect due to other circumstances, but by knowing what to look...