Being locked out of your car is one of the most frustrating situations you may encounter. You may leave your car key in the ignition, or your doors may lock while you are outside the vehicle. This is especially aggravating if you don’t have a spare key on hand and need to get somewhere quickly. You can always contact a locksmith, but you’ll most likely have to sacrifice time and money if you’re lucky enough to find one. So, what should you do if you’re in this situation? Fortunately, there are a few do-it-yourself options for unlocking your vehicle’s door.

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A Dual Clutch Transmission can be regarded as a hybrid gear and works a little like a manual and an automatic combined. These gearboxes are usually fully automatic, but can also be manually shifted using the steering wheel paddles. A simple way of describing its operation is that it is an automatically operated manual transmission which is achieved by using two clutches. The beauty of this type of gear unlike manual and automatic is that it features lightning-quick gear shifts. These gearboxes are currently found mostly in racing cars, high-end sports cars, and high-performance vehicles. We will take a closer look at this transmission and its advantages and disadvantages.

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In some regions, power lines transmit very high levels of electric current, up to 200 KV or more. Your car will become electrically charged if an active power line falls on it. It is critical to maintain calm and extreme caution in such a situation. The first thing you should know is that electricity cannot flow without a conductor (such as copper, iron, or other metals). Many sections of the car, thankfully, are composed of materials that do not conduct electricity. So, if a high-voltage cable falls on your car while you’re inside, what do you do?

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It’s sad to say the least of how unreliable many car mechanics and technicans are today. It’s not a common thing to see return jobs at mechanic workshops these days. Incompetence, greed and carelessness are few of the major causes of bad jobs at the mechanic’s. At the end of the day it’s the car owner that suffers. The few good workshops available are expensive and not many can afford their services. Fixing your car takes following these simple basic steps, you don’t need to be a car guru to understand it.

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Starting cars that have been sitting for minimum of three years or more takes more precautions before starting. Unless it has been running when parked, it shouldn’t take much to get it up and going again. There are necessary things to put into consideration before starting a car that has been sitting for years. One is corrosion, parts of the car engine, transmission and electric circuits are made up of iron and exposure to air and moist over time will cause it to rust. Therefore the number one thing among others you should consider is lubrication. Lubrication for one, suppresses corrosion. These are what is recommended you should do first before starting the car.

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It’s common to see in certain urban areas, especially on the roads, sales people carrying merchandises about, selling to pedestrians and motorists. Sometimes they go by various local names, but commonly they are defined as hawkers and peddlers. Most times these sales people are confused as the same but in actual sense they are not. So what is the difference between these two groups and how do we identify them?

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A situation may arise that will warrant the need to sleep in a car. Long road trips, limited funds or scarcity of hotel rooms are few of the reasons that may bring about this. Some cars are designed to accommodate relatively comfortable rest sessions while some are not so conducive. But which ever size or design is your car, resting is very necessary for all drivers when there is need for it. So how do you make the best of this? Below are things you should consider before parking your car to sleep for the night or for a quick rest.

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Engine Control Unit also popularly called a Brainbox is a small computer installed in modern cars that serves as a central control unit which monitors and regulates the functions of the engine, transmission and other crucial parts of the car. That is why it can be frustrating when issues arises with a car and may be misunderstood for electrical or mechanical problems. Where as in fact it is a faulty or bad ECU. Like every other components of the car, the ECU is subject to wear and tear over time. That is why when difficult technical issues arise, you ,may need to pause and check the ECU. This will save you unnecessary costly repairs and waste of time. Below is a simple guide of how to test if your ECU is bad.

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Like every other machines, vehicles need fuel to move. In this case, the type of fuel is very important as regards to the type of engine. Heavier vehicles tend to use diesel engines as opposed to lighter vehicles that use petrol or gasoline engines. But why is this? This is because it goes all the way to the core function of vehicle itself which is centred on what is called Torque force rather than speed. Looking closely at how diesel and petrol engines work should makes us appreciate the usefulness of the application of this fuel systems and how they are used to perform tasks.

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The power steering pump and rack are critical components that ensure the steering wheel is handled smoothly and efficiently. As a result, when these components fail, it has a substantial impact on the car’s operation. The power steering pump pumps fluid from the reservoir into the steering gear, which then delivers the proper amount of pressure to smoothly spin the wheels. The rack and pinion, on the other hand, converts the rotation of the steering wheel into a linear movement of the wheels and allows it to move from side to side. Wear and tear will occur over time, causing this system to stop working properly.

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The reasons of traffic accidents are not as complex as we may believe. While some car accidents are unavoidable, the majority can be avoided. There are some causes that are more common than others when it comes to accidents. Knowing what causes a collision could help you avoid having one of your own. The most common causes of road accidents are listed below.

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If you’re in the market for a car and are debating between a V-6 and a V-8, understanding the differences and benefits of each engine type might help you make an informed selection. By varying the number and size of cylinders, as well as their relationship to one another, automakers may create a wide range of engine types to suit a variety of driving needs. Cylinder sizes vary from engine to engine, but inside each engine, they are all the same size.

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There are popular cars in the country today that come with hidden compartments. Many of its’ owners often use these cars and never know where it is. One the other hand, the manufacturers choose never make these parts public or include it in the manual, after all it won’t be secret if everyone knows about it, would it? It’s very much left for the owner to explore and discover it themselves. For reasonable purposes it comes with it’s benefits for hiding valuables and keeping things away from everyone’s reach. We will look at these cars and where their secret compartments are located.

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Generally glass is fragile and as a result breaks easily. But a car glass, unlike conventional glass, does not break into sharp fragments when broken, posing a safety issue. Auto glass is responsible for 60 percent of the car’s structural integrity, whereas in a head-on collision, it absorbs 45 percent of the crash impact. Because of this, auto glass is reinforced unlike standard glass. But how hard is an auto glass?

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The engine, transmission, and other critical components of the automobile are protected by the car hood, also known as the car bonnet in this part of the world, and it plays a significant role in keeping the car functioning efficiently. Designed to be accessed by opening and closing, sometimes it could mistakenly be left open or a faulty catcher could leave the hood not properly secured. This poses a safety issue and must be addressed immediately. These are what may likely happen if a hood is not shut.

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The main goal of your car’s suspension system is to level out the ride and assist you in maintaining control of your vehicle. It accomplishes this by increasing the amount of friction between the road and your tyres. This gives your vehicle more steering stability and makes it easier to drive. It also reduces the impact of bad weather on you, your vehicle, and your passengers. So when suspension issues come up, there these the common culprits.

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When this is mention, the average car user thinks of a contraption fitted to the exhaust of a car. To some, the term is completely alien. What is this device? And what really is it’s function?

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All vehicles today are fitted with electronic indicator lights primarily for safety purposes. Some automobile brands are taking further steps in developing more advanced indicator light technology. Whatever you choose to call it, Harzard lights, Double pointer lights or Trafficator lights. This feature is very crucial to all cars and should always be working. Uses of the Hazard lights include.

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Oil maintenance, service required. These are just a couple of numerous terms used in the indication light built into a car odometer to alert a driver when the oil in the engine is due for change. This light is programmed to come on when the recommended mileage for oil change is due. After change of oil, it’s very important that this light is reset. For many cars there are different methods to doing this, but now we will look at how to reset this light for a 2016 Toyota Highlander.

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Today we have many professional car washes everywhere and some do a pretty good job in giving your car that extra shine it needs. But there are reasons why it’s good for car owners to be involved in this process. To many drivers, this may be a daunting task but it’s worth it.

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The compressor is the power house of the Air conditioning unit in a car. It plays a crucial role by pumping refrigerant under pressure and constantly ensuring a constant supply of cool air within the interior of the car. A compressors can lose it’s ability to do it’s work due to wear and tear over a period of time. When this happens, there maybe suggestion to follow a cheaper route by repairing it. But is this a good idea?

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VIN which means Vehicle Identification Number is a unique set of coded numbers and alphabets given to a car which is specific to that car. That means there’s no other car in the world that share this number with another. VIN is packed with information about a car like brand of car, location of manufacture, model, trim and year of production. We will be looking at how to know the year of production in this short write up. This is really simple.

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Cars are designed to maintain little or no vibration when in use but when vibration occurs it’s always a certain sign that there’s a problem. There are number of issues that can cause a car to vibrate. We will look at these issues and suggest solution to help stop it.

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It's not only designated to Lagos numbers.

This is probably what many Police and Custom officers wouldn’t want you to know. They are trained at a glance to know what year your car was registered and which State and Local Government Area it was registered without going to any database. All these information is hidden in plain sight coded into numbers and alphabets on your vehicle’s registration number. Knowing how to read these codes, will help you to have basic information of a car without consulting any database.

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The process of removing an important component of your vehicle’s cooling system is known as water pump repair. It’s one of the easiest procedures to do in terms of auto repair so almost everyone who can turn a wrench can do it on their own. How to repair a water pump is as simple as following these steps.

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The brake light is designed to come on when you step on the brake pedal but there are cases when the brake lights comes on and remains on even after you have removed your foot from the brake. Here are some common causes of this problem and how to fix them.

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Change of motor oil is a crucial part of a car’s maintenance in ensuring a well functioning and lasting engine. But choosing the right motor oil can be a difficult job, particularly with so many options available in the market today. Although there is a wealth of knowledge available about the various oil options, the first phase is actually very straightforward.

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Car hood or Bonnet can be hard to remove and install because of its awkward size and shape. It’s difficult enough to get it on the car and bolted down, but when closing the hood, sometimes it may not align properly. This can result in odd-sized gaps between the fender and the hood on either side. It can also prevent the hood from properly closing. This is common in many cases, even with cars that didn’t have the hoods worked on or replaced. Aligning a car hood isn’t difficult and can be completed in under 10 minutes without any special technical skill.

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If your steering wheel shakes as you accelerate, it may be a sign of a variety of problems. Sometimes, the cause of the vibrations is a relatively minor issue that, if not addressed quickly enough, may lead to a much larger and more costly problem.

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A speedometre is a device that monitors and displays a vehicle’s instantaneous speed. It’s commonly used in conjunction with an odometre, which keeps track of a car’s distance traveled. There is always an issue somewhere with this instrument when it stops working. This fault is often linked to a perpetrator. We’ll take a look at them and propose some easy solutions.

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Do you fight criminals or follow their orders when they threaten you? These kinds of split-second decisions will decide whether or not you survive the attack. Cars are robbed on a daily basis, and knowing why criminals carry out these attacks will help us escape with our lives and, in some cases, valuables. Car jacking has become increasingly common in recent years as a result of family disintegration, economic deprivation, a lack of jobs, and drug abuse, which have resulted in criminal gangs prowling the streets looking for helpless cars and victims. Following these steps will likely ensure your safety.

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