Want to keep your car’s automatic transmission in tip-top, self-shifting shape and avoid costly maintenance? Then check out this guide and make sure you avoid doing these five things when driving! It’s no secret that driving an automatic transmission car is a breeze compared to driving a manual one. The lack of a clutch pedal is a huge relief for some drivers, avoiding any potential scenario of stalling the car. But ...
Read MoreFeeling lost and confused about the black art of tyre maintenance? Here are some tips and tricks to help you decide the best time to change your tyres. Everyone knows that cars need regular maintenance, as parts wear out and degrade over time. But whereas forgetting something like your usual 10,000km oil change probably wouldn’t cause any major safety issues (although it absolutely shouldn’t be neglected), failing to change your tyres ...
Read MoreTired of your car’s mundane paint job? Wish you could swap it out for something more exciting, vibrant, or maybe even subtle? AutoApp’s got you covered. This thought of repainting or a car wrap might have crossed your mind before. You may have bought a second-hand car and did not like the colour it came in, or rash decisions made you choose a different colour instead in the showroom when spec-ing ...
Read MorePractise these five tips to improve your fuel economy and you’ll be thankful for your tankful. Fuel prices are on a sickeningly upward trend. At the time of this article, RON95 petrol costs at least $2.71 per litre after discount, while RON98 is selling for an eye-watering $3.19 for a litre of the flammable stuff! While it may be tempting to contemplate switching to a hybrid or even Electric Vehicle (EV), ...
Read MoreOur comprehensive guide to dealing with floods on the roads, aka “ponding” - from the risks involved to best methods of actually driving through them. ...
Read MoreJust like charging your phone, EV charging cables aren’t quite a one-size-fits-all affair. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the EV charging options in Singapore! So you’ve read futr's EV guide and now want to go electric – well done you! Unfortunately, you’ve looked at all the spec sheets, and it’s just a bunch of acronyms when it comes to charging. We understand that it can be daunting, but think of EV chargers as ...
Read MoreYour next car wash can be eco-friendly! Read more about these car cleaning products that help reduce the harmful impact on the environment! Much of the conversation relating to cars and the environment revolve around internal combustion engines (ICEs) vs electric vehicles (EVs). While different arguments support and refute EVs as the answer to transport related carbon emissions, switching our vehicles is not the only way to be environmentally friendly. Like most ...
Read MoreCars are made to move. Leaving your car stagnant for long periods of time can be detrimental to their performance. This stay-home period, try your hand at these handy car maintenance and care tips! One thing’s for sure, Singaporeans are highly adaptable. With many of us now back to working from home full time while Phase 2 Heightened Alert is ongoing, it’s almost like slipping back into an old pair of ...
Read MoreYears 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 MoreThe employee limit in the workplace has been raised to 75 percent. For some, this also means spending more time on the road. Before you head back to work, here are 5 things to look out for to keep your car running reliably after a long period of inactivity. With the government raising the limit of employees allowed at the workplace to 75 percent, more of us are returning to our ...
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