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Being a good driver means staying aware of your surroundings. Inclement weather requires even more vigilance. One danger to watch out for when it's raining is hydroplaning, which is when your vehicle slides and your tires leave the road's surface. They actually glide on a film of water on top of the road, making steering and braking a challenge.

You can avoid hydroplaning by making sure your tires are properly inflated and that they have good tread. Drive below the speed limit when it's raining so that you'll have better control of your vehicle.

If your vehicle is leaking a fluid, then it makes sense that you'd be concerned. There's no worse feeling than when there's something wrong with your vehicle that can't be easily fixed, and fluid leaking can be a sign that something is seriously wrong. You might need a new transmission, your brakes checked or a new motor.

One of the leading causes of panic is when condensation is dripping from an active A/C unit. While it might look like your car is leaking, this is in fact normal, and not a cause for concern. If…

A tire blowout can be the one of the scariest things that you experience while on the road. However, most tire blowouts can be avoided if you replace them when they are worn out. If you have a vehicle that was built after 2008, then it most likely have a tire warning pressure system indicator. It will light up if one of your tires does not have enough air in it. You can add some air to the tires, but there may be something else wrong with your tires. That is why you need to have them inspected by a…

There are several kinds of car transmission designs; most drivers have heard of manual and automatic transmission systems. Even within a similar type of transmission, such as automatics, auto makers can opt for a range of designs. At its simplest, a transmission converts the power created by the engine into action by turning gears and causing the wheels to spin on either a front-wheel or rear-wheel transmission design. A vehicle with five gears refers to five gears housed in the gearbox that spin to aid in turning the wheels at various speeds.

Road salt is an essential part of road safety during winter seasons. However, the amount of damage that the salt can cause to your car is unimaginable. To prevent salt corrosion, ensure that you wax your car regularly, more so just before winter starts. This way, you’re assured that the car is protected from rust and corrosion.

Try to keep your tires as clean as possible. Clean the tires thoroughly just before winter starts and make sure you continue cleaning them throughout the winter season.

Use a high-pressure hose pipe when washing your car to remove all traces of…

Detailing your vehicle will help it look a lot better. Before you detail the inside of your vehicle, you need to make sure that you clean the inside of it thoroughly. Remove all of the trash from the vehicle. You should also clean the AC vents out. You can remove stains from the inside of your vehicle with steam cleaning. Steam cleaning helps you save time, and it does not use as much water.

You also need to detail the outside of the car. You can use a microfiber car wash mitt to clean the outside of your vehicle. 

When you’re late for an important meeting and you have to help someone jump start their car, you can do it in just under ten minutes with the following quick guide.

1. Park your car in such a way that the other car’s front side is facing you.
2. Make sure the proximity of the two cars is as close as possible.
3. Take out your jumping cables and locate your negative and positive battery terminals.
4. Locate the other car’s negative and positive battery terminals as well.

 

Before you charge your car battery, you need to prepare it. There are some vehicles that require you to remove the battery before you charge it. Others can be charged with the battery inside of it. Consult with the owner's manual before you charge your vehicle. You need to turn off the electronics in your vehicle before you charge the battery. You then need to remove the negative or ground cable. After that, you need to remove the positive cable.

The next step is to clean the battery terminal. You are now ready to connect the car battery charge…

It's understandable that not every tidbit of car maintenance won't always be remembered, but the truth of the matter is that it's always important to think about what can and can't be forgotten in regards to a simple task. Said task includes remembering that you should change your filter, as some believe that because it was replaced before, then they don't need to do it again.

An oil filter helps with getting rid of any dirt, grime, and sludge that manifests on an engine, and it should be worth mentioning that it starts to make…

Automobiles continue to evolve and become more advanced. So do their warranties. Luckily, there are still some oldies but goodies, such as the powertrain warranty and the classic bumper-to-bumper warranty. What are they exactly, and how do they differ? Our MINI of Charleston team has your quick rundown.

The Powertrain Warranty

This warranty covers parts that create and supply your vehicle's power, such as the engine, transmission and, in some cases, related pieces such as the differential. However, not all parts that bring power fall under this warranty. Some of