Years of unsheltered parking and quick-n-nasty washes have left their mark on your paintwork — but can it be saved, or does it need a respray? Given how expensive cars cost here in Singapore, we’re often keen to preserve the beauty of its paintwork. When it comes to selling your car, too, you’ll often notice that cars with original paint jobs command a slight premium. Unfortunately, after owning a car, you’ll soon ...
Read MoreWe are a long way from the end of our fight against COVID-19. Ensuring clean and sanitised spaces will help keep you and your loved ones safe. Read on to find out more about AutoApp’s ProActive Sanitisation service. The last 4 months since the start of Phase 3 have borne the closest semblance to normalcy in a year. No doubt, we continue to wear masks when we go out, and ensure ...
Read MoreBesides petrol, these other fluids and coolants are essential to keep your car running reliably. If you think about it, a car is a collection of thousands of metal parts that are kept off the ground by four round rubber tyres. In order for a car to move, all these parts, especially those of the engine and gearbox have to move in tandem. The spark plug ignites the fuel in the ...
Read MoreIf the air conditioning of your car is not helping you deal with the muggy Singapore heat like it should, here are some of the reasons why! Anyone who has spent more than 24 hours in Singapore would easily come to one conclusion: the weather here is hot. Now, we’ve all had different ways of escaping this abominable heat. We’ve ducked into malls, or hid under the tiniest sliver of shade ...
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Car Care, Services, Tips and Tricks
WHAT’S THAT NOISE: Funny sounds your car might make, and what they mean
Kok-kok; klunk-klunk; squeeee – these are just some of the odd noises you might hear when something’s gone wrong with your car. But what do these noises indicate, and are they expensive to fix? Noises. They’re all part and parcel of operating a mechanical contraption such as a car. You’ll hear a low hum from your engine when it’s running, tyre noise as you drive along the expressway, and little squeaks ...
Read MoreLove it or hate it, dashcams have become an ubiquitous and necessary component in any car as they can be an unbiased witness to end any on-road dispute. Here’s what to look for. All over social media, you might have noticed countless community pages with names bearing a variation of the word ‘road’ or ‘vigilante’. They’re dedicated to showcasing acts of poor driving, sometimes going to the extent of naming and ...
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Car Maintenance, Lifestyle, Services
FESTIVE DRIVING: Getting your car prepared for Christmas (Part 2)
Your Christmas tree is up, you’ve done your Christmas shopping, and you’ve ordered the turkey – but have you made sure your car’s prepared for the Christmas holidays? Here’re some things you can do yourself at home! ♫ It’s the most wonderful time of the year ♫ …if your car is working fine, that is. As you busy yourself with Christmas preparations at home, it’s important that you don’t neglect your ...
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Car Maintenance, Lifestyle, Services
FESTIVE DRIVING: Getting your car prepared for Christmas (Part 1)
Your Christmas tree is up, you’ve done your Christmas shopping, and you’ve ordered the turkey – but have you made sure your car’s prepared for the Christmas holidays? Here’re some things you should do! ♫ It’s the most wonderful time of the year ♫ …if your car is working fine, that is. As you busy yourself with Christmas preparations at home, it’s important that you don’t neglect your car’s health! It's lovely ...
Read MoreYour car’s suspension system is more than just about getting that “magic carpet” ride. A properly maintained suspension system is imperative not just to the comfort of your car, but its safety as well! Your car’s suspension system, at the most basic level, is made up of struts and shock absorbers. These provide damping over bumps, and keep the vehicle from bouncing over uneven terrain. To absorb impact, these components are ...
Read MoreCar brakes are the first line of defense to keep your car from hitting anything or loosing control. Here are our top tips to keep them in tip-top condition. Mention “safety” in the context of automobiles, features like seatbelts, airbags, and advanced electronics are probably the first things that will spring to mind. However, car safety actually begins even before those features come in to play: with the brakes. However, the only ...
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