Pirelli’s newly developed tyres for electric cars are quieter, grippier, stronger, and more energy-efficient than conventional tyres. Just as there are different types of cars and trucks to suit different purposes, so too are there different tyres to suit these different vehicles. Although we’ve had a sneak peek at the best Eco tyres on the market during this year’s AUTA Tyre Test, there’s plenty of scope for them to be even more ...
Read MoreLooking for car modifications that’ll make your ride drive better and stand out in a crowd? You could do worse than to enhance your car with one (or more) of these parts! When it comes to maintaining a car, people typically fall into one of two camps. In one camp are the purists, who believe that their cars’ designers and engineers know best. They choose to replace parts with original items, enjoying ...
Read MoreYour car insurance should do more for you than just accident coverage. SGDrivers, for example, offers numerous other benefits. Value, ease of mind, and assurance are only the beginning… Knowing who to call if you get into an accident can be critical to getting your claims honoured. If you think that car insurance is the same no matter which company you buy from, think again. It is only natural for car owners ...
Read MoreReady to go beyond the tyre basics? Learn more about +1 upgrades in our tyres ‘102‘ guide below! By now, you should already know that there’s a lot more to tyres than just four innocuous black rubber things on each wheel of the car, truck, or bike. If you are an enthusiast driver, you might know a fair bit more about tyres than others. Nonetheless, it‘s good to get reacquainted with ...
Read MoreTyres are essential to every car. Here’s a cheat sheet on the tyre basics that you need to know. Tyres are like shoes for a car. They cushion the car from impacts from the road, keep the body off the ground, and most importantly, provide the traction needed to go, stop and steer. Much like shoes however, there can be a bewildering array of brands and models to choose from. Take a ...
Read MoreChoosing tyres isn't quite as easy as it seems, with so many different types and sizes out there. AutoApp help you make an informed choice with this guide! It’s inevitable that you get plenty of advice (solicited or otherwise) when buying a new set of tyres. Go for the cheapest, some might say. Go for the one with most grip, say others. Contrary to popular belief, choosing tyres requires more homework ...
Read MoreThe windscreen is the largest expanse of glass on our cars, and it's also the most vulnerable. Here’s what you can do if windscreen damage has occurred. Just like how one single person can cause the creation of a new COVID-19 cluster — as we’ve recently discovered — the tiniest of stones can cause pretty severe windscreen damage. Windscreens not only keep rain out, but they also ensure that your field ...
Read MoreWho knew that the humble walnut might be able to reduce emissions and improve engine performance? For most of us, walnuts are a great source of nutrition and apparently have many health benefits. However, the shells, are usually discarded without a second thought. It might come as a surprise to you then, that the hardness of walnut shells has its applications. In the 1960s, the US Navy pioneered an innovative coating ...
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Car Maintenance, Services
BEYOND A RAINY DAY: Why these “wet weather” checks are important for your car
AutoApp's wet weather checks are great even on a regular day. Catch any problems with your car early so you'll never be caught off-guard, rain or shine! We’ve heard it all before — preparing for a rainy day is important. Of course, “rainy day” can be figurative, or typically refer to a disruption in income. Where our cars are concerned, though, it most certainly refers to the literal, wet outpour from the ...
Read MoreIn recent years, paint protection products — such as ceramic coating — have been the talk of the car care town, but are they really worth your time and money? Here’s a quick guide. Any car owner will appreciate their four-wheeled pride and joy looking its best, and the biggest contributor to that is probably the paintwork, seeing as it literally covers the whole car. Unfortunately, many factors inherent in car ownership ...
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