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 ...

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Wet Works: The truth about the fluids and coolants in your car

Besides 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 ...

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COOL JAZZ: Why your car’s air conditioning might not be working

If 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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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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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 ...

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SHOCK VALUE: Keeping your car’s suspension system in tip-top condition

Your 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 ...

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BRAKING NEWS: How to maintain your car’s brakes

Car 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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TAKE CHARGE: Taking care of your car’s battery

Your car’s battery should never be a case of ‘out of sight, out of mind’. Battery care might seem unimportant, but other critical vehicle components rely on it to function! Let AutoApp arrange this service for you. Click here to make an online booking, or download the app below. In all vehicles, electricity is crucial to their operation. This is regardless of whether it’s an electric vehicle (EV), or if it’s ...

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CAR GROOMING: How to keep that shine

Nothing makes a car owner beam quite as much as seeing their four-wheeled pride and joy, clean, glossy and shiny. It’s the same for everyone, regardless of your car’s age. It could be a showroom-fresh car that’s under a year old, or a classic that’s over 20 years old! Weather conditions in Singapore aren’t the most optimal for keeping a car’s paintwork in tip-top shape. Throughout the year, there’s harsh sunlight ...

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OIL CHANGE: What every car owner needs to know

Preventive car maintenance can save money, time and a lot of heartache. We start the first article of the series with a dive into why your car’s engine oil is the next most important fluid after fuel, and regular oil change is worth the hassle. Let AutoApp arrange this service for you. Click here to make an online booking, or download the app below. Need-to-knows If the engine is the heart of ...

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