When it comes to pickup truck safety features, most buyers tend to focus on airbags, seat belts, and crumple zones. But truck safety involves more than just those vehicle features. There are risks associated with going over payload capacity. However, one more thing that’s not always considered: a pickup truck’s brakes. Truck owners need to … Read more
The first question most car owners will want answered is this: what is a catalytic converter, and what does it do in vehicles? As Engineering Explained, ICE vehicles, diesel or gasoline, run by reacting fuel with oxygen in the air. While cars and trucks have gotten cleaner, emissions-wise, over the years, this combustion still results … Read more
No one prays for car crashes or accidents. No one ever wants to be involved in an accident as the physical, psychological and financial consequences are always very expensive. Unfortunately, these events are a general occurrence and can happen even when one is super careful. You can be super careful but some other crazy road … Read more
Lagos State is one of the states that take traffic laws seriously. A vital component of car ownership in Lagos is renewing license plates, which guarantees adherence to traffic laws and regulations in Nigeria. Updating several documents is part of the process, including the driver’s license, insurance certificate, roadworthiness certificate, and, occasionally, the report from … Read more
Traffic rules around the world are made to make life easier and safer for road users. Without these laws, there’d be chaos. Driving is risky and having these rules helps reduce risks associated with driving. Without these rules, more havoc would be wrecked on the roads due to dangerous driving. Traffic rules help in mitigating … Read more
Just like the saying: “A city without law, there’ll be no offence”. Nothing is regarded as an offence unless the law says it is an offence. Offences and their repercussions must be certain, stable and predictable at all times. Penalties for offences are always fixed by law, so even before you commit an offence, there’s … Read more
It is clear enough that Nigeria is one of the largest automobile manufacturers in Africa, and the demand for cars has been increasing with each passing year. However, unlike other goods such as refrigerators or washing machines that have direct duty rates, taxes on cars in Nigeria are calculated based on a variety of factors. … Read more
One thing you should always know as a car owner is that, with a good car you can drive past your mechanic’s shop without any need to stop by. But, how long you can go far without visiting your mechanic depends on the way you take care of your car. Now, taking care of a … Read more
Most new cars today come with a push-button start ignition, which completely replaces the need for turning a traditional key to start the car. A push-button start adds some convenience and security, as the key fob needs to be inside the car for the driver to start it. But what if you want to install … Read more
Leaving your car overnight is possible in other countries but certainly not in Nigeria except your car is being worked on by high-end auto workshops in the country. One decision you might regret is leaving your car at an auto workshop, especially those popular roadside ones. Well, if your car is not a fancy one, … Read more