Jeep, Truck, Auto Touring and Towing /Roof Rack, Carrying Extra Luggage
A roof rack can be useful when touring with a lot of luggage, but an excessive load on the roof will affect a car’s stability and steering.
Before buying a roof rack, check that it is suitable for your model of car. On many new cars, gutters are being eliminated, while some manufacturers provide special mounting points for roof ‘racks. Many brands sold in kit form are simple to fit and remove and will fit almost any car. Others are made to fit a particular car. Racks are commonly made of galvanized steel though a number of more expensive brands have plastic-covered bars.
Fitting a roof rack Assemble the rack, leaving loose the adjustable struts that will secure the rack to the roof gutter. (more…)
Car Driving Safety tips, Car Jacking, Road Accident, must know
Car jacking is a very real threat in our country. Lock your doors as soon as you get into your car. You may think this isn’t going to deter an armed criminal but you’re wrong. They pick the easiest targets, and an open door is always easier than a locked one.
Keep your car in good running condition and make sure you have enough petrol in the tank to get you where you’re going. Don’t take the chance of getting stuck without petrol in the middle of the night on the highway, or anywhere else for that matter.
Don’t stop for hitchhikers — no matter how cute they are or how sorry you feel for them. No one is cute enough to risk your life for. And don’t hitchhike. (more…)
Auto Car Maintenance, Auto Kits, what Fuel to fill, Push-starting
If you have a spare moment with nothing better to do, open your car’s bonnet and have a peek around. It really is all quite fascinating, especially considering the fact that you probably get into your car every morning and drive to work, not having the faintest idea of what’s actually going on in there. We’re not saying that you should become the next neighborhood mechanic, but it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the fundamentals — it may stand you in good stead should an emergency arise. The best bit of advice we can possibly give you is to go through the owner’s manual that comes with the car. We confess, it wasn’t until we did the research for some of the things in this section that we realized exactly how much useful information such a manual contains. So read it, if for no other reason than finding out where everything is. That’s the one thing we can’t show you. (more…)
