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Routine maintenance is important for everything from our bicycles to our cars. But sometimes, we fall short. One of the most neglected routine car maintenance tasks is to check tyre pressures and inflate them as necessary. That’s why newer cars have tyre pressure warning lights, or tyre pressure monitoring systems...

Knowing how to change a tyre is a skill that is necessary skill for all drivers to have . If you rely on a cell phone (google or siri) to save you in a roadside emergency, there’s always that off probability you will forget to charge it, be out of...

A picture taken on July 8, 2019 in Savenay, western France, shows the logo of French automobile maker Renault. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP) French carmaker Renault and Nigerian conglomerate, Coscharis Group, have formed a partnership to assemble and distribute Renault vehicles in Nigeria beginning from October, the...

A driveshaft is a cylindrical shaft that transmits torque from the engine to the wheels. They are most commonly found on rear-wheel drive vehicles and connect the rear of the transmission to the driveshaft. As the output shaft of the transmission rotates it spins the driveshaft, which then turns the differential ring gear to...

Automobiles are a key part of life to many people in Nigeria, they get us to and from work, school, sports and more. Everyday millions of cars hit the road, and over time their parts can become weak or over used. Therefore, it is important to help preserve our automobiles by helping...

Are your windshield wiper blades skipping, streaking, splitting or squeaking? If yes, It sounds like it's time to purchase a fresh set so that you and your vehicle will be safe on the road. Ben from popular YouTube channel Gears and Gasoline shows us how to quickly install windshield wiper blades in...

 

Your car's headlights are one of the most important pieces of safety equipment on the vehicle. If one or both of the bulbs have burned out, you may be fined by the police—or worse, end up in a collision. Fortunately, changing your car's headlight bulbs is a fairly easy task. It's also a lot cheaper than asking a mechanic to do it for you.

It's a good idea to check your car's headlights once a week or so. And do it in the daylight—you don't want to get caught out at night with a burnt-out bulb. Even in daylight, the check is as easy as turning them on and looking at them. Finding out what type of replacement bulb to use isn't much harder. Check your owner's manual first. If you can't find the information there, you can find it at your local auto-parts store. You'll need to know the year, make, and model of your vehicle. Or just bring in the burnt-out bulb and match it to a new one.

Note: This tutorial is for lights found in halogen systems, where the bulb is loaded into the back of the lens. If your car has sealed-beam headlights, this won't help (but that job is super easy, too—any good car repair manual for your make and model will tell you how). If your actual headlight glass needs to be replaced along with the bulb, that's an easy fix, too, as is replacing a bad tail light or turn signal.

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Car maintenance is very important and has to be done regularly which will help in the car's functionality and longevity. Regular performance of these tips on your car will keep you on the go and will help to ensure safety. With these tips being followed you are sure of saving up lots of money caused by a major breakdown, or a road accident.

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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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