Tips & Advice: Protect your car

A few days ago, we gave you five tips to maintain your car in good shape in case you’re stuck at home instead of being physically at work. But what about those who own an electric vehicle ? What important things should they know about? What precautions should they take?

Social distancing, face masks and washing your hands are essential in times like these, but since many people have to drive to work or to the supermarket, having a clean car is seemingly just as important. Everything you touch on the outside and inside could allow the virus to spread.

As the whole world fights against the COVID-19 pandemic a.k.a. the coronavirus, the importance of air quality and disease control is on everyone’s mind. Once again, there’s an analogy to be made between humans and automobiles. Surely you know that a vehicle uses several filters to deliver optimum performance and …

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Using air conditioning in the summer is part of the daily routine of most drivers. However, it can have a significant impact on the vehicle’s performance. More specifically, refreshing the cabin with A/C increases fuel consumption by up to 20 percent because of the extra load on the engine, according …

Summer heat can have dangerous effects not just on humans and pets, but also on automobiles. Anytime temperatures exceed 30 degrees Celsius, the various components that make them work are seriously put to the test. In order to give your car a chance to survive those hot days without any …

Summer has arrived and that means plenty of sunshine, fun activities and, yes, mosquitos. It’s a good thing for your body and your physical health to use products like sunscreens, hand sanitizers and insect repellents, but here’s the thing: Your car probably hates them. You see, the chemicals they contain …