What pranksters may not realize is that egging someone’s car could rack up expensive detailing and repainting costs.
If you’re reading this, then it is likely you’ve become the victim of an old fashioned egging. Now, the first thing you need to do is to not panic. We’ll walk you through how to clean egg off a car and how you can get your car back in tip-top condition.
Often, a simple soak and wash, with a little effort, will be enough to get those insects off the front of your car.
It’s inevitable that while driving the front of your vehicle is often going to meet flying insects face-to-face. Unfortunately, many of these bugs don’t survive the encounter and become plastered on your car’s windshield, exteriors mirrors and grille in a way that makes them tough to remove. Finding an effective solution for how to clean bugs off a car can be tricky, but we have a few tips to help you out.
Black ice is tough to spot, but with some knowledge of black ice formation, you can know when to take extra caution.
Why is black ice called black ice? Because it’s nearly impossible to see while driving. Though ice may sometimes appear white, alerting you to the possibility of a slick surface, black ice is different. It is particularly dangerous because it is thin and has few imperfections, meaning you see the dark colors of the roadway beneath the ice rather than the ice itself. But thankfully, we have a few tips for how to spot black ice that we suggest keeping in mind during the winter months. Read the rest of this entry
All wheel drive can provide some great benefits when it comes to winter driving, and winter tires can further help.
Whether we like it or not, winter in the northern part of the country takes up a good chunk of the year, so it can seem silly not to prepare your vehicle for winter-weather driving. If you do a lot of driving in snowy weather, then a good feature to consider for your next vehicle is all wheel drive. Though the advantages of all wheel drive are not the be-all and end-all of winter driving, having an all wheel drive system on your vehicle can certainly give you some peace of mind during the winter months.
Can you use regular unleaded fuel in the Miata or is premium fuel required?
It’s a question just about every driver asks at some point: should I fill my car up with regular or premium fuel? Drivers concerned about the performance of their vehicle tend to wonder what type of fuel is best. So, what about the Miata? Does the Mazda Miata require premium fuel?
Knowing how to adjust the seats in the 2015 Mazda 3 can help you better reach the pedals and keep you comfortable.
Whichever Mazda model you’re driving, you’re sure to find a spacious interior with comfortable seating options. As expected, the seats in the Mazda 3 are able to be adjusted to better personalize your driving position. Since not all drivers know how to use the seat adjustment controls, we will show you how to adjust the seats in the 2015 Mazda 3.
Mazda’s Accelerator Pedal Kickdown Switch helps drivers maintain fuel efficient driving.
New Mazda drivers often have questions or concerns about a sticking gas pedal in their vehicle. Reports from some of these drivers often indicate that the gas pedal can become more resistant when it is pushed down nearly all the way, causing some to ask, why is my Mazda gas pedal hard to push down? Some may also report a clicking occurring when the accelerator is pushed far enough. Though there are some vehicle problems that can cause a sticky or resistant gas pedal, many drivers are simply experiencing a Mazda feature known as the Accelerator Pedal Kickdown Switch.
Stay connected to the outside world by learning how to send a text message using Mazda Connect.
The Mazda Connect infotainment system provides a variety of features that work to enhance your Mazda driving experience. One of those features, Bluetooth connectivity, helps you stay connected to the outside world while on the road. This includes the ability to send and receive text messages through the Mazda Connect system, so read on to learn how to send a text message using Mazda Connect.
Some may argue whether horsepower or torque is more important, but in the end, it is the driving experience that matters for many drivers.
If you have done even the slightest amount of research into new vehicles, you have likely noticed that the model’s list of specs will include measurements for horsepower and torque. But many will wonder what these measurements even mean. What is horsepower and what is torque, and is horsepower or torque more important when buying a new car?
Extreme heat can cause problems with your car’s battery during the summer months.
Many drivers don’t think about having to take the proper precautions when it comes to driving their car in the summer. After all, many believe that it is the winter months that are the true culprit behind much of the wear and tear our vehicles experience, with dying or dead car batteries being of particular concern. Though some may attribute that to cold weather in the winter, others may ask, can hot weather drain a car battery? The simple answer is, yes.