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  There was a time when automatic vehicles were quite rare to find. Only a handful of auto manufacturers and makers used to offer auto variants. Today things are fast-changing; now, automatic transmission features can be found in budget-friendly cars. The main reason behind this is the fast-changing preference for automatic transmission, which comes with the perk of long-commuting hours.  But for some, knowing the difference between an automatic transmission and manual transmission is still a topic of mystery. Therefore, in this blog, we have come up with relevant information about automatic transmission versus manual transmission. This blog will help you to do better car shopping.  How does transmission(Gearbox) work?  A car’s  gearbox  is the soul of every vehicle. It moves gears that power wheels which help the car move forward or backwards. This is also termed transmission, which is of mainly two types. The manual transmission and automatic transmission...

  The pothole season is around the corner- Humans and climate fluctuations significantly influence roads. Yes, you’ve read that right! Potholes mainly occur when we are just moving from winter to spring season. Hence, this sudden climate transition fluctuates temperatures that can wreak havoc on roads.  In the broadest sense  Potholes occur when water makes its way through cracks in the road. In winters, the water inside the pavement gets frozen; it will expand and take up more space, resulting in bends and cracks. During spring, the temperature rises and melts the ice inside the pavement. The pavement contracts and leaves unwanted gaps or voids on the surface, where water gets trapped. The trapped water weakens the pavement with time. As the weight of heavy vehicles, such as trucks, cars, and tempos, passes over the weak spot, it makes the material more vulnerable to getting broken down or displaced, creating the pothole.  Love it or hate it, getting stepped into po...

  You are probably exposed to one of the dirtiest things while leaving for the office or somewhere else without knowing it.  No, it’s not your bathroom seat, not your smartphone screen. And not even the door handle of your bathroom.  It might be hard to digest, but it’s your  cars steering  wheel. Keeping your vehicle clean and tidy is essential. Steering wheels with leather covers are more prone to get dirty if not appropriately handled.  It can get gross, really gross. Keeping your car clean and tidy seems obvious to some people. But keeping your car clean from the inside is necessarily important. Especially your steering wheel, which is in constant contact with your hands while driving.  These numbers might scare you that average drivers in the UK spend around 17,600 minutes behind the wheels every year. That sums up to about 12 days a year!  Keeping your steering wheel clean and sanitized is undeniably important, especially after witnessing th...

We all are aware of the importance of a car’s engine. Just as humans require energy to move around, similarly car engines also need energy. But despite this, most people measure the importance and aesthetics of a car by judging it from the outside. It’s very rare, for people, to think about the internal parts of a car, like a car engine. But if you talk to any car or automotive enthusiast, they would proudly explain how essential a car engine is. There is a strong possibility that a common man may not know much about its parts or how an engine work. So, today we will talk about what a car engine is, what are its major components and how these parts and the whole engine works. Get ready! You’re in for a detailed and educational ride. What is a Car Engine? To simplify the understanding of a car’s engine, it would be better if you would equate it to a heart of a car. An engine is a device that transforms energy from fuel with help of a spark. This spark helps in creating the power to move...

Accidents are very harrowing and frightening in nature. The moment we witness an accident on the road, it just stuns and confuses us. Apart from the horrifying circumstances, if you have been in any car accident, you will notice that our second focus of attention is always the car, car accident repair and how much damage the car has taken. In many cases, people just ignore the fact that their car has been in an accident and needs proper attention and car accident repair. They just get on with their routine or they go for the insurance routine. So, what should you do? Today, in this article, we will let you know about each and every important thing that you should know about. Is it Safe to Drive a Damaged Car? Most positively not. You cannot keep the car accident repair work pending, especially if it’s severe. You cannot guess how severely the car has been affected. There are so many features in a car that can only be used once like airbags and crumple zones. These special features cann...

The value of power car steering can only be appreciated to its full extent by someone who has driven the vehicle without it. Only that person can describe how wonderful this discovery had been for all the drivers around the world. They will tell you how smoothly power steering assists in handling the car. This type of car steering is especially useful in slow drives and while parking the car. This advanced system of car steering has led to the revolutionising of the modern cars that we see on our roads today. So many reluctant drivers have been aided by this feature as it helps in making sharp turns in tight corners. When we say the words “power steering”, it really means that you have power behind your steering to turn the wheels.   When we compare the power steering with the normal car steering, we will learn that drivers have to put so much effort and force for taking even a simple turn. This can even lead you to dangerous situations. Let’s talk all about this in detail.  M...