Almost every driver hates dealing with any car repairs, especially when not knowing or having any handy mechanics in their circle. No matter where you live, there is always a small (or big) group of car repair mechanics, which represent a source of worry as their deceptive practices can result in you paying thousands to fix a small issue.

Car ownership in this day and age is no longer a privilege of the few, but more of a fundamental necessity in modern life. Families get to enjoy a long weekend with the convenience of embarking on a trip as a group while emergencies are better managed with a vehicle readily available. Sadly, there is one thing about owing a vehicle that frustrates a lot of ordinary folks, if not all of them.

Routine car maintenance is vital to the reduction of expensive and unnecessary large repairs which increase the vehicle’s performance, and extend the longevity. It is important to state that there are two main options available when it comes to car maintenance. You can either perform a car maintenance DIY (Do-It-Yourself), or take your car to a mechanic. There are some jobs that are better left to the professionals. However, other car maintenance tasks require little equipment and skills.

Your Car is part of your family too! As the year comes to an end, don’t forget to include your car to your gift list as this trusty piece of metal gets you around every day. The one that keeps you warm, the one that gets the kids to school, the one that lights the way is a very important part of what makes you whole as a person.

Buying a car is a big commitment, at their cheapest they can cost hundreds or thousands of your local currency, and you will probably own it for at least a few years. Once you’ve decided on the make and model of the car you intend to buy, a vital stage in the purchasing process is taking one for a test drive.

Just like families, cars come in all shapes and sizes. When you are just starting out as a new family, there are many firsts such as welcoming a new child into the world, a new home or pet. Finding the right car to accommodate new life changes is important. Safety and price are always on the top of many lists when searching for the right one.

Saving up for a year on your car insurance is not a difficult task to achieve, most clients of insurance companies prefer to stay with their existing insurance firms and pay far more than they should because it isn’t always obvious how to get lower rates. The mistake some car users make is not taking a smart step of going on a quest to get the best insurance package. Rather than do that, they just accept their insurer's renewal quote, which is likely to be more than the start-up fee.

There is no single formula for success when it comes to vehicle maintenance. Since not every vehicle is built to the same quality standards, the type of service schedules required can vary wildly in frequency and approach. It can get very confusing for regular folk who may not be technically inclined vehicle wise. The best approach we find is taking little steps by first completing simple service requirements and then slowly easing into more complex service intervals that will eventually come up.

Staying consistently relevant in the auto industry is a tricky road to navigate. For some companies, the road has been less linear and not structured. For others, the road has always been well calculated and led to a very proud and iconic legacy. BMW is a perfect example of one of those automakers. Attention to detail and setting benchmarks are goals the company has pursued relentlessly since the very first model emerged.

There are many systems in your vehicle that will be used daily as part of your driving needs. It is safe to say the air conditioning system will most likely be one of them. As a feature, air conditioning in vehicles has slowly moved from being the preserve of mostly luxury vehicles to being a standard feature in many car models today even down to the most basic trim levels.

Despite the quick and convenient car washes you probably give your car it is still not getting the TLC it deserves. Those five-minute exterior washes do their part in removing surface grime and dirt but other deeper issues like paint swirls, caked on brake dust and seat stains require a bit more than a brief cleaning.

So, you finally bought the car of your dreams. It most likely came equipped with all the features that you think would make the ownership experience perfect. But sometimes, even a vehicle you buy that has everything you wanted still has room for improvement. Wanting more comes naturally to all of us right?

Advanced vehicle technology gives automakers a lot of opportunities to create different types of engines for vehicles. There is no bigger playground for innovation and experimentation than in the engine world. Currently, there are many engines types like gasoline, diesel, hydrogen, and even ethanol.

In 2010, Uber officially started its operations and offered services which seemed like a trendy novelty initially. Fast forward to a few years later, transportation needs in urban areas have become more challenging and what seemed like a one-off innovation has become the benchmark solution for worry-free transportation.

It is fair to assume every manufacturer wants to have at least one classic car in their line up of vehicles. Not all automakers end up having that privilege, but for those that do, it can be a good thing for the brand relevance wise. We are lovers of vehicles that caught our eye the very first time they were introduced, and we also admire how much these vehicles have not lost their charm over the years after their intro.

It can be quite surprising – for some drivers how quickly modern vehicles have become complex in their assembly and functionality. Engine and component designs are changing from being solely functioning individual systems and nowadays, there is more connectivity between these components powering a vehicle.

The modern vehicle is truly a thing of wonder. With so many moving parts and synchronizing motions, it is incredible to watch and hear it all lead to forward motion. The way a car operates is one thing we sometimes take for granted because it all easily looks so mundane and expected. But, a set of components known as the shock absorbers operate in a less predictive way due to the nature of their functionality.

Driving – several of us engage in this activity at least on a somewhat regular basis. For some, it is an everyday thing and for others, it is more of an occasional thing. Still, once you get behind the wheel, you automatically have a multitude of driving responsibilities thrown at you and you should pay attention to all of them for your sake and the other drivers you will be interacting with.

These days, the word iconic seems to be easily tossed around but when it comes to Toyota, the brand has made a name for itself by pumping out some vehicles that have a certain reputation about them. These vehicles reflect what drives Toyota to do what they do and find a way to move the brand in a direction where the brand is always on the minds of mass market consumers.

The dealer is most likely the first place you seek when considering owning a vehicle. But even past that initial stage, ownership will then involve you having your vehicle maintained from time to time. Dealerships have evolved so much and what was once a place to simply purchase a vehicle and drive away has become more of a center for all things your vehicle might need.