Car Reviews 2024, September

Trying to get out of a sinking car is much more terrifying than just getting into an accident. Due to panic and ignorance of the sequence of actions to be taken in this case, most of these accidents are fatal. To get a real chance to get out of a sinking car, you need to act calmly and decisively

Automobile gasoline is a mixture of hydrocarbons that, in a vaporous state, have the ability to create explosive mixtures at a certain concentration of gasoline and air vapors. The first cars ran on gasoline produced exclusively by direct distillation of oil

In road traffic accidents, the side members are often deformed. The lion's share of such cases occurs on the front of the car body. The part itself acts as volume shock absorbers and amplifiers for mud flaps, hood and trunk. When replacing it or welding, the technology is the same, the only difference is in the use of tools and devices

Bodywork in VAZ cars is very often associated with the replacement of front or rear side members. They can become unusable due to a collision in an accident or due to aging, due to insufficient care of the body. An equipped workshop is required to replace the side member

An automatic transmission (automatic transmission) is a type of vehicle transmission that allows without the participation of the driver, i.e. automatically, select the optimal gear ratio selection that matches the current driving conditions

Cars do not always have the ability to move independently. Sometimes they need to be towed on a flexible hitch. We will tell you how to do it correctly. Necessary -cable; - another car. Instructions Step 1 Before towing a car, you need to remember when towing is prohibited

Car bumper covers are used to protect it from mechanical damage, and also as a tuning element. The most widely used covers are made of plastic and stainless steel. There are front and rear bumper trims designed for each specific car model. The bumper cover is a vehicle tuning element designed to protect the front or rear bumper from damage, as well as to change the appearance of the car

We customize the interior door trim for a VAZ car with our own hands. You will spend about 1, 5 hours on one door. Necessary - crosshead screwdriver - about 2 running meters of material - stapler and a pack of staples Instructions Step 1 Remove the inner door trim, having previously unscrewed all mounting bolts from it with a screwdriver

Before buying, you need to decide what purpose is pursued when changing wheel disks: the desire to improve driving characteristics, improve the tuning and appearance of the car, or as a backup option for disks during a seasonal change. Characteristics of car rims The most important characteristic of a wheel in today's car is reliability

Installing a mesh in the bumper has not only a decorative function, making the appearance of the car individual, but also performs a practical task. A radiator covered with such a mesh is protected from dirt and stones. Necessary - pliers - grid - paper clips - putty - scissors Instructions Step 1 When buying a grill from a tuning store, make sure that the seller does not fold it in half for the convenience of packaging, since later, when you

There are two options for buying a used German car. The first option involves an independent trip to Germany, selection, purchase and driving. But this method is not suitable for everyone due to lack of experience, knowledge, time or desire

In modern cars, the radio is installed directly at the factory. True, the pre-installed radio tape recorder usually does not support modern audio file formats. Therefore, the drivers of the GAZelle car often install a new radio tape recorder on their own

It is quite possible to replace the radio tape recorder in the car on your own, you need to have some knowledge. This event must be taken responsibly. Otherwise, the connection quality will be pretty lame. Instructions Step 1 Almost all European-made cars have a niche for 1DIN standard radio tape recorders

The service life of any part that is part of the general vehicle configuration is designed for a certain period of operation. And after a lapse of time, or overcoming the mileage traveled, the part must fail, having served its due date, and sometimes even earlier

As the vehicle is used, the seats, door trims, ceiling, fabric mats gradually begin to lose their freshness. To return them an attractive appearance, you will need a dry cleaning of the salon, which you can do yourself, without having to contact specialized services

Japanese Toyota cars are very durable and comfortable means of transportation. They are famous not only for their comfort, but also for their excellent performance characteristics. However, even these cars sometimes have problems opening the hood

Often the standard settings and systems interfere with the installation of additional equipment on a car. To bypass or disable them, either special devices or serious changes in the electronic system of the machine are required. Instructions Step 1 There are several ways to bypass a standard immobilizer on your own, varying in complexity

Today, a huge number of car manufacturers endow their creations not with the well-known ignition systems using a conventional key, but with systems in which the engine is turned on with a single button. Many car owners decide to independently improve their vehicle in order to keep up with fashion trends for themselves

A real car enthusiast knows how not only to drive a car perfectly, but also to find a way out of any situation. For example, start a VAZ if the ignition key is lost. The main thing is to be able to get into the salon of your car. Necessary Phillips screwdriver

One of the thriving branches of the auto business is the ferrying of foreign cars from Vladivostok. Despite the increase in tax duties, entrepreneurs continue to engage in this difficult and risky activity. Necessary - several phones

The balancing of the crankshaft is carried out on a special dynamic stand, which allows you to accurately determine the places and mass of the unbalance compensators. Compensation is done by stripping or welding the metal. Correct balancing of an automobile crankshaft not only increases the duration of its life cycle, but also reduces power loss, reduces noise in the cabin and helps to reduce wear of body elements and transmissions

There are many pollutants in almost any diesel fuel, but water is the most problematic. Filter separators, which are designed to separate fuel from another liquid, do not always work properly, so other cleaning methods have to be used. Instructions Step 1 The service life of a car depends on the quality of the fuel and its purity

An ohmmeter is sufficient to check the generator set and troubleshoot. However, more accurate information about the winding units can be obtained using special devices that search for faults in the windings by comparing their parameters with a known good winding

In order to carry out refurbishment of the VAZ 2108 generator, it is more expedient to give it to qualified specialists. But if the car owner decided for various reasons to repair it himself, then he needs to stock up on endurance and patience

Today, all transport: cars, motorcycles, airplanes use four-stroke engines, i.e. piston internal combustion engines, where the working process in each cylinder occurs in two crankshaft revolutions (4 piston strokes). Engine idle speed can be unstable due to a number of factors

Installing a hydraulic power steering on a VAZ car is not a particular problem today. The biggest challenge in this process is gearbox replacement. So, what do you have to do in the course of replacing the power steering? Instructions Step 1 First, make sure the power steering kit you purchased has all the parts

It happens that the current consumption of a particular load is too high. It quickly discharges the battery or battery, triggers the protection in the power supply, or overconsumption of electricity. Is it possible to reduce this current? Instructions Step 1 To reduce the current consumed by an incandescent lamp, simply reduce the voltage across it in one way or another (for example, by connecting two lamps in series or using a dimmer)

When registering a car with the traffic police, body and engine numbers are used in a number of identification data. Accordingly, when installing a new engine, it is necessary to document the replacement. It should be noted that only in the territory of the former CIS are engines numbered and their replacement is associated with the collection of a large number of documents

So a holiday has come on your street - you bought a car. And although we have long been accustomed to considering it not a luxury, but a means of transportation, we want it to fully meet your taste. Including in color. Unfortunately, car dealerships do not have a rich selection of shades, so the best you can think of is to repaint your new personal vehicle

LEDs are widely used in modern electronic equipment. Among their undoubted advantages are their small size and bright glow. But in order for the LED to work properly, it is necessary to correctly set its operating current. Necessary - tester (multimeter)

When buying a new car, many people have a question, which engine to choose: diesel or gasoline? In Europe, the first type of motors is quite popular, but in Russia it is not very popular. For many, he is associated with smoking trucks and tractors, but not with a new foreign car

Light tuning, the main focus of which is wheel illumination, is a great way to decorate your car, making it brighter and more memorable. In addition, you can make it with your own hands, without resorting to the help of specialists, using a conventional LED strip for this

Until recently, LEDs were installed only in turning headlights or on car brake lights. Currently, such samples are already being produced that are practically not inferior to incandescent lamps. You can also improve the lighting system of your car yourself

If your car is more than 10 years old and you are thinking about buying a new one, then there are two ways out - either sell it to the new owner, or hand over the car for scrap. The procedure for writing off a car does not take much time. In addition, the state offers a cash bonus for scrapping the car for the purchase of a new Russian car

The cost of European cars in Ukraine is slightly lower than in the Russian Federation. In addition, you can save on the customs deposit if the vehicle is registered in the name of a Ukrainian and has been in his ownership for some time. Instructions Step 1 Find the right car on the sites www

There are two main ways to decorate a car. The first is the use of vinyl decals. This is the easiest and least expensive way to make your car bright, beautiful and noticeable. Plus, it's also practical - vinyl decals protect the body from scratches and are easy to remove when bored

Car ownership, like any other legal operation, requires a lot of attention and responsibility - one wrong number or letter in the documents can cause a lot of unnecessary problems, the resolution of which will take a lot of money and time. Instructions Step 1 First, remove the car from the traffic police register

Many older cars are not structurally equipped with engine speed indication devices - tachometers. Experienced drivers determine them approximately by ear. But there is a way to more accurately determine the crankshaft speed based on the speedometer readings

As analysts calculated, the maintenance of the car for the average Russian costs about 85 thousand rubles. Of these, the car owner spends most of it on gasoline - 68%, maintenance - 16%, registration - 10%; purchase of insurance -6%. Plus a tax on vehicle owners

A new word in car tuning - "Plasti Dip" or liquid vinyl. The manufacturer guarantees that it will completely change the color of the car, make the surface matte or glossy, hide minor scratches or chips. However, is it so? "