It has likely happened to all of us: we’re casually opening the door of a car when another car or bike comes whizzing past, nearly hitting the door because they didn’t see it opening. Instructables user milesfromnelhu recognised the problem and decided to fix it by spray painting a warning strip on the inside of the door. More »
Buying used can be a great way to save money on a great vehicle, and whether you’re pro-used car or anti-used car, you can’t debate the fact that used cars lose a great deal of their value within the first few years of ownership. Nowhere is this especially true than with used luxury vehicles, which lose much more of their value over the first 5-6 years than an economy vehicle does over the same period. More »
You’re driving home from work one day when the worst nightmare for a car owner happens: the ‘check engine’ light pops on. It comes without warning and with no explanation. For most drivers, this means a trip to the mechanic, but it’s not difficult to diagnose (and sometimes fix) yourself. More »
One of the dozens of buildings on Ford’s Detroit campus is the Research And Innovation Center, which tests proposed vehicle designs. As you’d expect, it has a motion capture studio and a stack of other tech gear. What you might not expect is that is has an in-house barber. More »
While many of Australia’s most iconic car brands are unknown elsewhere, vehicle manufacturing is becoming an increasingly globalised concern. But just how far can that process go? More »
We don’t generally think of the tread on tyres as a means to improve our driving, but it turns out there are some wear indicators that can help you improve your technique. More »
Let’s face it: sooner or later, you’re going to get abducted. We live in dangerous times, and it’s a more dignified way to meet new people than, say, Craigslist personals. So, yes, you’ll probably get abducted, but that doesn’t mean you have to like it. More »
Car repairs can drain your wallet fast, but you can do a wide range of repairs yourself, regardless of your technical skill. We’re not just talking oil changes; provided you can hold a spanner, you can fix everything from fuel filters to alternators. We’ll detail the tools necessary for your DIY toolkit, where to turn to for help when you’re making the repairs, and how to tackle some of the most common car problems yourself. More »
If your car is starting to show its age, one way to breathe a little cosmetic life into it is to give it a new paint job. At the same time, a good paint job can cost thousands of dollars. Over at Instructables however, a full-vehicle paint job only has to set you back about $US75. More »
Feel like you’re moving really slowly when you head to work in the morning? Chances are you’re right. Figures on Sydney traffic speeds reveal the average speed of travel on major routes in the mornings is just 29 kilometres per hour — less than half the allowed speed limit. More »
