Download Tipz Theme

Archive for the ‘Motoring’ Category

Passing a vehicle inspection is quite easy, if you take good care of your vehicle, which means making sure you have the oil changed regularly and have it checked periodically. Before handing your car over for a vehicle inspection, you can do it on...

The reason why it is very dangerous to drive and use a cellphone at the same time is because the driver's attention is taken from where it should be - the road. Many states have taken action and have bans when it comes to cell phone use of drivers....

A lot of people store extra gas in their vehicles. Although this is a good precaution, especially if you are traveling long distance, it is also good and important to find out how to store gas in your car properly. Mind you, there really is no 100%...

It's imperative that when you get inside a car, the first thing you do is to fasten your seatbelt. It's a very easy process and contributes a lot to saving your life in case of an accident. First, make sure you are seated comfortably. Take the lap...

How to Purchase a New Car

April 21, 2010 | In: Motoring

Here are some tips and suggestions on how to buy a car: Decide if you want to buy a new car or a used one. A used car may be less expensive at first but you may want to check if there are repairs needed to make the car like new. Formulate a budget...

Keeping kids preoccupied during a road trip or any form of travel can be a chore. TO parents who wish to have a relatively peaceful and fun travel time, here are stuff you can do: Allow older kids to bring handheld video games. Make rules, especially...

To compute your car's mileage per gallon, here is what you can do: Fill up your gas tank. Make sure it's full. Write down the car's mileage at the time of the fill-up. This is displayed on the odometer. Keep this note with you in the car. The next...

Driving the Company Car Driving your company car also involves etiquette. Here are stuff you need to remember if your company has given you permission to use their vehicle: Make sure that you follow the company policy to the letter. If this...

Stress-free Commute Heavy traffic and the daily hustle and bustle of people during rush hour can make commuting to work a living hell. Here are some tipz on how to have a less stressful commute. And maybe, just maybe you won't get to the office with...

Caring for Tires Save a bit of money on autocare by trying to make the most of your tires before having them replaced. Here are some tipz on how to do exactly that: Always check the air pressure of your tires. Make sure that they are just...

Traveling with Baby Taking a baby on a road trip with you needs a bit more preparation. Here are a few tipz to avoid hassle while on the road: Don't forget to prepare the following: baby bag (diapers, baby wipes, medicine pack, food...

Pre-trip Car Check Up Preparing your car for long distance travel will not only prevent annoying car problems, but it will also ensure your safety by being able to arrive at your destination as scheduled without unnecessary stops. Have a mechanic...

When in a Road Accident It is not everyday that we encounter road accidents, but it is always better to be prepared well in case something unsavory happens. Here are some tipz on how to make sure you keep your wits with you during such a time: The...

Saving Gas Money Gas prices have considerably gone down. But if you can still further save money by not taking a car at all, then why not leave the car at home and consider alternatives? Here are some suggestions: Use public transport. Most...

Keeping Carpools Safe for Kids Carpooling can be an economical and practical alternative mode of transportation if you and your neighbors or friends have children who go to the same school. However, as you (or anyone else who is driving) are dealing...