At first glance, it’s quite difficult to distinguish between an armoured vehicle from a normal one. This is because of advancements in laser-cutting technology of reinforced vehicle body types to better defend against ballistic attacks without affecting the esthetics of the car. These vehicles are more popular today than ever with growing security concerns. But not everyone is allowed to use it under law without getting a form of clearance by security agencies.

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Windshields are important parts of a car. They protect us and give us a measure of safety while driving and while in the car. Since it’s made up of glass it’s subject to cracks. Sometimes some car owners tend to ignore these cracks. But what can happen if these cracks are ignored? Does this pose an extreme safety issue? Or something to ignore?

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Windshields are important parts of a car. They protect us and give us a measure of safety while driving and while in the car. Since it’s made up of glass it’s subject to cracks. Sometimes some car owners tend to ignore these cracks. But what can happen if these cracks are ignored? Does this pose an extreme safety issue? Or something to ignore?

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Made up of steel, aluminum, rubber or plastic, a bumper absorbs shock from car accidents and also reduces or prevents physical damage to the front and rear of vehicles in low-speed crashes. Bumpers are primarily designed to protect the hood, trunk, grill, fuel, exhaust and cooling system.

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Car window tint is a very popular accessory for cars, especially in regions with high temperature and humidity. On the other hand, some people tint their windows purely for cosmetic reasons. But the main reason for tinting car windows is to protect the interior of the car from sun damage and to keep the inside of the vehicle cooler. There have been questions raised about visibility of tinted windows at night and during bad weather.

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Sitting position is crucial not only to the health and well being of the driver, but also in keeping the driver alert. When driving, any split second distraction can prove disastrous. That is why full concentration is absolutely necessary for every driver. A driver should be comfortable, but at the same time sit in a position that will allow less distractions.

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Lowerider cars have been part of American car culture that began in Los Angeles, California from the late 1940s to the 1950s. The name is gotten from its customized lowered body. These customized vehicles are often painted with intricate, colorful designs, rolling on wire-spoke wheels with whitewall tyres. The vehicle’s rims are generally smaller than the original wheels but sometimes fitted with huge rims often coated with silver or gold chromes. In recent years they have been made very popular by Hip-Hop artists who flaunt them in their music videos and performances.

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Water can also be considered a cooling solution when applied to the radiator of a car. Some people would even rather use water in their radiator instead of coolant but is this a good idea? And can this guarantee a lasting workable cooling system? If you find yourself in this battle of decision and do not have any coolant on hand, then you may use water. However, make sure to put some coolant at the next available moment. This is why…

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Over the years, studies have shown a pattern of road accident occurrences at certain time of the day. Statistics have also seen a spike in cases of road accident in recent years particularly within the same time period. Interestingly, there are factors that constitutes to this. We will consider these factors and look at ways to protect ourselves.

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For people driving automatic transmission system cars neutral shift is not something you use on a daily basis like the other gears, and when you do, it doesn’t seem very different from putting your car in park. Unlike the drive and reverse gears, neutral isn’t designed for use when driving the car. Neither is it like park, which is designed to keep the vehicle completely stationary.

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Without a thought, you’ll probably choose the automatic transmission over the manual transmission. This is because automatic transmission is increasingly becoming more popular in today’s cars. As low as about 20% of cars manufactured and sold today are manual drives, far less than automatic transmission cars which holds 80%. But despite the popularity of automatic transmission cars, there is still a considerable demand for manual transmission cars. Some of these benefits you may not have known.

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Car stereos have changed drastically over the past 15 years. Better compressed audio and visual play-formats have been developed, not only to have longer playtime, but also to give the best sound experience possible. When looking for a very good modern car stereo, the following features are what you should be looking out for.

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Sometimes when buying a used car or in most occasion when buying a new car, a spare key is given. This key act as a backup key to the car in cases of emergency. But there are some cases this key may not work. What could be the cause? There are things to first look out for which could likely be the cause.

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Tail-lights are vehicle rear lights often red in colour which are activate when the front headlights are turned on. These lights sometimes get broken or damaged. It may make reasonable sense to use a red tape to cover it. But there is one major safety issue to consider.

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A dirty car is an undesirable sight to see, but aside from the unpleasantness of its looks, does this have a damaging effect on the surface of the car? Certainly it does. Since most of the vehicle parts are made from metal based materials, they are susceptible to wind and dirt damage. A poorly kept, dirty car will eventually fade in finishing. In extreme cases, you risk damaging the paint work resulting to rusting of the body of the vehicle.

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An engine is designed to contain combustion within it’s shells, after all that’s the way the engine generates power. But there are cases an engine can catch fire. This is often associated with bad electrical wiring and faulty fuel system. When a spark from a faulty wiring gets in contact with a leaking fuel system fire is ignited. In order to avoid this from happening, you should always check the following when doing a repair check.

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A coolant or antifreeze when diluted is essential in the cooling process of a running car engine. It helps to maintain a favourable temperature for good performance. Due to it’s liquid nature, wear and tear in the parts conveying the coolant could break down and begin to leak, resulting in engine overheating. But you can get an initial warning before a possible overheating by the smell of the burning coolant so you can handle it before it leaves you and your car stranded by the road.

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Sometimes for certain reasons your engine may get sloppy and reduce horsepower or you may want to give your car a kick. Then you may want to consider tuning up your engine. But first it’s important to know what engine tuning actually is. This is the adjustment or modification of the internal combustion engine or engine Control Unit (ECU) to yield optimal performance and increase the engine’s power output, economy, or durability. Surprisingly this consists of things you may not have known.

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This is an interesting question some drivers may have asked. Some would argue that the engine of a car is like it’s soul and is designed to operate at it’s optimal performance within a certain temperature. So far your engine is in good working condition, there’s no need to rest it when you have a long distance to travel. Cars do not need to rest under normal conditions. As long as they don’t heat up you can continue driving. It’s important to monitor the temperature of the engine to make sure it doesn’t overheat in very warm weather conditions.

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Many cars today very much like the one you are driving now runs on at least two computers known as modules. The primary ones are the Engine Control Unit (ECU) and the Transmission Control Unit (TCU), although some cars have more computers installed in them. These computers are responsible for running important functions in a car, and a faulty module can bring a car completely to a stop. Like other computers you use, like laptops, smart phones and other electronics, they have tendencies of developing bits of glitches from time to time.

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Any time when driving on the road, there is a one percent chance or more of getting involved in one form of road accident or the other. Driving comes with it’s own risks and staying safe is paramount. Seating positions can adversely affect the nature of injuries that may occur. In many modern cars, seats are designed to ensure maximum comfort and safety, but how we chose to sit on them matters.

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Tyre pressure is measured in PSI meaning Pound Per Square Inch, which is a standard unit for pressure in all tyres. For a smooth, safe ride and long-lasting tyres, it’s important to find the right tyre pressure for your vehicle. Written somewhere on the side of your tyre, you may notice the words ‘Max. Press. 35 PSI.’ This number tells you the maximum pressure needed for your tyre to carry its maximum load. It’s important to maintain this pressure because too high or too low can have adverse effects on the performance of your car.

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How fast a road dries depends on a number of factors. The texture of the road, humidity, drainage and the steepness. This drying out process may last between an hour to days. Some roads can be quite dangerous to drive on under wet conditions and great care should be taken when on these types of roads.

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Remote keyless systems come as standard or as an option in 70% of cars made today. They consist of a key fob transmitter or a remote and a receiver in the vehicle. To work, they need a frequency, which is unique to them so they can communicate. Due to the security sensitivity of this system, it is regulated by Government agencies in many countries across the world.

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The exhaust pipe carries waste gas from the engine, a product of the combustion process. Like every other part of the car, the exhaust pipe is subject to wear and tear. As time goes on and the exhaust pipe is in use, it begins to leak. Carbon monoxide, the main gas which passes out through the exhaust pipe may leak into the vehicle’s passenger area. This can be fatal since this gas is extremely poisonous.

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