Monthly Archives: July 2021

Why It’s Important and How to Tell Which One Your Car Has Timing belts and timing chains do the same thing: They connect the engine’s crankshaft to the camshaft, which opens up the valves of the engine. The valves let fuel and air into the engine, and exhaust out. However, timing chains and timing belts are made of different materials (metal and rubber, respectively), installed in different ways, and have different maintenance costs (the most important characteristic for car owners). We’ll explore what these car parts do, how they differ, and how much they cost. What Do Timing Belts and Timing Chains Do?

When driving in summer, most people can’t hold on without turning on the air conditioner, because the temperature inside the car is higher than that outside the car. First of all, you must turn on the A/C switch to turn on the air conditioner. This is the compressor switch. Only turning on the blower to blow air does not cool. This is something novice drivers should pay attention to, because there is really no idea to turn on the A/C switch. Knowing how to turn on the air conditioner, there are also some tips and precautions for the use of the air conditioner.

In our cars today, there are many kinds of light sources, halogen lamps, xenon lamps, LED lamps, these are more common, and even laser headlights, among them, halogen lamps are the earliest and the most widely used. Used in low-end models, or low-end models of a certain car series, while xenon lamps and LED lights are generally used in mid-to-high-end models, especially in the past two years, the application of LED lights has become popular. Small, medium and low-end models have also begun to be equipped. Led lights have gradually entered the public's field of vision, and LED lights that are usually only seen on household appliances can also be seen in many cars.

The U.S. is set to deal with yet another scorching heat wave, but this one could be the hottest yet, with Las Vegas expected to flirt with its all-time record high, while more remote areas deal with heat that could rewrite the record books for the whole world.

For your active family, a roof rack turns your vehicle into a versatile, ready-for-anything, trip-taking machine. Although many cars and SUVs come with basic roof racks standard, if your car isn’t equipped yet, you can install one yourself. There will be a time when the roof rack you buy will come in handy.

Stocks for the companies are rising on high sales numbers and new EV products Half of the time in 2021 has passed, and one of the big real economy stories this year has been the explosion in demand for cars. This has pushed up prices, particularly for used cars.

Volvo aims to have half of its sales be EVs by 2025 with a transition to an EV-only lineup by 2030, and its partnership with battery maker Northvolt will be crucial for these ambitions.

When most people think of headlight maintenance, what first comes to mind is changing bulbs when they burn out. However, as a vehicle ages another culprit can strike: foggy headlights. With the average age of vehicles on the road growing to more than 11 years, cleaning up that fogginess (also known as headlight restoration) when it strikes is an important maintenance item for safety.