Car Reviews 2024, September
Not everyone knows what the ecological class of a car is. This concept determines the presence and amount of harmful substances emitted into the atmosphere by a car. The ecological class of the car depends on its year of manufacture and the country of manufacture
A semitrailer tractor is a special type of land transport designed for towing semi-trailers. One of the world leaders in the production of this heavy equipment is the Swedish concern Volvo. The equipment of this company is known for its quality and is in great demand in Russia
Car speed records began to be set at the beginning of the 20th century. Since then, every automaker has been striving to produce the most beautiful, powerful and fastest car in the world. After all, the main characteristics by which the level of a car is determined are speed and power
A tachograph is a device installed on certain categories of trucks and buses in order to record the speed and time of the driver's movement, as well as other parameters. Tachographs can be digital or analog. The tachograph is a digital or analog device installed on certain categories of commercial vehicles to monitor the driver's work and rest hours and record a number of other parameters
TIR (Transports International Routiers), translated from French means "International road transport", is a system of international road transport of goods, which operates with the use of a TIR Carnet based on the Customs Convention on the International Carriage of Goods
Car window tinting is not only about aesthetics. Tinted windows allow less sunlight to pass through and prevent the driver from dazzling the driver with headlights of oncoming vehicles. But toning must be done in accordance with GOST in compliance with the current standards
With all the advantages of diesel engines, they have one drawback that crosses everything out - fuel freezing at low temperatures. But in order to start the car in the morning without problems, you do not need to watch it all night with the engine running
In severe frost, motorists may be faced with the fact that a car left overnight on the hand brake in the morning simply cannot move from its place - the pads freeze. And to go, the driver will have to use several tricks. The main rule of using the hand brake in cold weather is not to use it at all
SOD on the VAZ 1118 refers to closed-type liquid cooling systems. This means that the thermal energy from the heated parts of the engine is removed by the flow of coolant, that is, coolant (antifreeze or antifreeze). One of the sores of the first generation Lada Kalina is the appearance of an airlock in the engine cooling system, and as a result, the heater does not work correctly
If, when driving on uneven parts of the road, a characteristic knock appears at the front of the car, this may indicate a worn condition of the stabilizer struts. In this case, there is a high probability that the bushings have worn out at the same time
A knock in the area of the wheel arches or a fluid leak on the front shock absorbers of the Lada Kalina car indicate the need to replace them. This process is quite laborious, but it is quite possible to carry out it yourself. About a day before the start of work, all connections of the front pillar of the Lada Kalina car should be treated with WD-40 grease, this will facilitate loosening of the sour nuts and will allow you to change the front pillar without any pro
The rear suspension anti-roll bar, offered as a tuning kit for VAZ cars, consists of a rod and brackets. No complicated equipment or special skills are required to install it. Necessary - a set of spanners and open-end wrenches with socket heads
In cases where, for any reason, the racks installed in the car no longer satisfy the owner, they are replaced. Dissatisfaction with the racks may arise due to: too soft, or vice versa - excessively hard shock absorption at the time of overcoming various obstacles by the car
Racks on any car, including the VAZ 2110, are the most important component of its suspension. They are designed to dampen body vibrations on uneven surfaces, as well as for good adhesion of the chassis to the road surface. Necessary - wrenches for М19 and М14
Putty is one of the operations for repairing a bumper and preparing it for painting. For beginners, many questions arise: how to putty properly, how to choose a putty, how to grind, what abrasive to process, and others. Exactly the same questions are caused by the operation of puttingtying not only the bumper, but also any other body part
Damage to the paintwork on the car body is quite common. Scratches, chips, minor dents and other damages may sooner or later appear even on the most expensive and well-groomed cars. In car services, these flaws are removed by painting the entire body element
The boxer internal combustion engine "evolved" from the V-shaped one and became its kind of technological improvement, just as the V-shaped engine, in turn, became a continuation of the inline one. The beginning of a kind of career of an opposed power plant can be considered the 30s of our century
Melamine-alkyd enamel is the most common enamel used in or near the factory. Excellent gloss and variety of colors are the hallmarks of melamine alkyd enamel. Melaminoalkide enamel is a suspension of pigments in solutions of alkyd and melamine-formaldehyde resins with the addition of a desiccant and organic solvents
Among the most popular car enamels today, alkyd car enamel occupies a significant place. Its widespread use is ensured by an optimal price with high quality and reliability of the coating. Alkyd enamel is one-component and hardens well even outdoors
Acrylic enamel is the most popular type of enamel among motorists. Two-component automotive acrylic enamel: consists of a coloring pigment and a hardener. Their hardening occurs immediately after these substances are mixed and enter into a chemical reaction
Never smoke it in the car while on the move! Personally, during this lesson, I often "got" on the burned seats, and my good friend had an accident due to the fact that a cigarette fell on his pants. It is very dangerous when, at speed, a coal is drafted under a T-shirt / shirt / sweater
Every conscientious motorist should check the braking system of his car for serviceability or wear every 10,000 km, more often if necessary, if the brakes suddenly begin to make a sound like a squeal or the car pulls in one direction, or if vibration is felt in motion when pressing the brake pedal … Do not confuse this with emergency stop ABS
Do not flatter yourself with the seeming simplicity and cheapness of self-painting a car - neither one nor the other does not correspond to reality. If you decide to radically change the color of the car, you will have to work long and painstakingly, and in any case it will cost a pretty penny
Painting a car wing may be necessary in cases of damage to its coating, which very often occurs as a result of an accident or improper parking. Often, the wing does not change over the years, which is why its surface cracks and crumbles. In this case, painting is also required
On the roads, there are cases when road signs and markings contradict each other. The question then arises: what conditions would be correct to obey? It should be noted that most often road signs and markings simply duplicate each other
When the electric fan fails when driving outside the city, it's not scary. The flow of oncoming air is sufficient for cooling. But if it happens in a traffic jam, then what to do? In fact, the control circuit consists of several parts that can be replaced on the fly
All cars have their own unique design and style. All of them are united only by belonging to one or another type of body. Depending on the body type, you can decide which car is best for you. Whether you want to ride with the breeze, drive your family, or use the car for work
The engines of cars of the Volga Automobile Plant are produced in small volumes, but, as you know, the engine displacement can be successfully increased. Thanks to this, the power and dynamics of the car subsequently increase, which pushes the adherents of driving a car in a sporty style to carry out engine tuning
When buying a used car, a motorist is very interested in its history. But since sellers are not always crystal-clear to their clients, the history of the car can be somewhat embellished. But you don't have to listen to the salesperson to find out the real picture of the car
The modern car market is literally littered with fuel filters of all kinds of brands. In order not to be mistaken with the choice, it is necessary, first of all, to focus on manufacturers, the competition among which is quite high. Therefore, it is worth considering in more detail what is offered on the market today
Before you buy a car you like, it is better to know its history from the moment it left the assembly line, even if it is completely new. After all, buying a vehicle is a risk, because all defects are carefully hidden. The car could have been in an accident, its main components and assemblies can be replaced
The power of a car is one of the main values that is looked at when choosing an iron horse. The more power, the more expensive the car. But the power of the car, indicated in the documents, does not always coincide with the one that actually is
New developments in the automotive industry are becoming more commonplace in everyday life. Original electronic mechanisms, devices and systems created for the purpose of completing cars make the life of drivers much easier. Electronic vehicle options With the development of computer technologies, car manufacturers are waging a kind of competitive "
In any road transport organization and enterprise that has a fleet of vehicles on its balance sheet, a number of measures are required to monitor the condition of the driver and vehicle before leaving the line. Several people are responsible for the release of the car on the line - a paramedic, a dispatcher, a mechanic
AvtoVAZ is a large Russian car manufacturer. It has a long history and is the heir to the Soviet "VAZ". The headquarters of the concern is located in the city of Togliatti, Samara region. In early September, the Moscow Motor Show was held, where AvtoVAZ presented its new products
Even those who do not have plans to buy a vehicle in the near future like to follow the novelties of the automotive world. Many manufacturers are already ready to share their highly anticipated 2018 creations. The car enthusiast can evaluate in advance all the features and changes of the improved car and get ready to buy the best one
A well-thought-out shopping list is essential for every shopper. Otherwise, the result may turn out to be the opposite of expectation, and in cases of large purchases - disappointment and a real problem. Therefore, when deciding to buy a new car, carefully consider all aspects of this issue
Autobahn, or motorway, is a specially equipped road for cars, on which special traffic rules apply. Such a route is intended only for certain categories of vehicles, and the movement of pedestrians on it is prohibited by law. Features of autobahns The autobahn is a specific section of the road where the carriageways are separated from each other by special fences or dividing stripes
European cars are very popular in Russia. If you import the car yourself, you will be able to save 15 to 30 percent of the price at which it is exposed on the Russian market. Instructions Step 1 If you decide to go to Germany for a car, apply for a Schengen visa
Mercedes-Benz is a well-known German premium passenger car brand owned by Daimler AG, a car-building corporation that also produces engines and other types of equipment for various purposes. Benz The first milestone in the history of the appearance on the market of the Mercedes-Benz car can be considered the registration of the company "