Long ago, car owners would just put straight water into the radiator of their cars. Water worked alright, but there was one problem. Well, actually two. The temperatures at which water froze and boiled were simply to close together. Driving on a hot summer day or trying to start you car on a cold winter morning could result in a host of problems. To overcome this, coolant was developed.

Coolant for the cooling system in your car comes under many brand names. Notwithstanding this, every product has one of two chemicals in it. The vast majority are comprised of 95 percent ethylene glycol. When you mix these products in a 50/50 mix with water in your car, you are effectively reducing the chance of a freeze or boil over. The ethylene glycol prevents the water from boiling or freezing at any temperature you are likely to run into. If you live in Siberia, however, all bets are off on the freezing problem! (more…)

There may be a new “green” truck hitting the market in the future – albeit not the immediate future – and it’s got a new twist to the economical initiatives we’ve been seeing from the auto industry. GM’s Bare Necessity Truck concept is a pickup truck with the idea of stripping out all of the unnecessary features that make trucks inefficient for many uses, but still providing all the features that truck owners need. Here’s the general idea: It’s a smaller truck, with a hybrid gas electric engine (not unlike many other vehicles out there). The real difference come in the bed length vs. cab room debate – this truck will have a reversible bulkhead that flips 180 degrees, allowing a shift of 2 feet of space either to the cab or to the bed, depending on the need at the time.

The initial response about this truck has been mostly positive, as most people want to get behind an idea that will be more efficient, economical and environmentally friendly. But is this the right truck for enough people to make a difference? Some of the questions: What if you need bed space and cab space at the same time? Will it have enough hauling and towing capacity? How much will it cost? How do I fit a tonneau cover on it? (more…)

When you are setting out to buy used ATVs you must know that there is a good chance that it has been ridden hard from time to time. Hey! That’s no problem as long as maintenance on it has been kept up. (more…)

It’s a hassle getting into any city, not least when it’s the fastest growing city in the UK! With the introduction of Harvey Nicks Leeds may have tried to disguise itself as a cosmopolitan metropolis, but the truth is that it suffers from the same flaws as any other urban landscape. It’s a nightmare to get into.

If you’ve ever been stuck behind the Coastliner or sat in traffic on Call Lane, you’ll know that even if you’re a native then there’s precious little margin for error. Spare a thought then for those hapless souls who find themselves circumnavigating the city centre, and in some cases ending up in the bus station (yes, I have seen it happen). (more…)

Radar laser detectors & GPS navigation systems are some easy ways to improve your driving experience. A radar detector gives you easy peace of mind by monitoring the surrounding area for any police radar which could easily cost you a few hundred bucks & points on your license. A GPS navigation systems saves you the hassle of getting lost easily & having to navigate complex roads in big cities or unknown dirt roads where one could easily lose their way.

Radar Laser Detectors

A radar detector works by catching any police radar which may close to your vehicle. It quickly identifies the threat & alerts you with a beep or other warning noise. The main difference between a cheaper radar system & a more high end radar is the risk of false alarm. (more…)