Chinese New Year’s approaching soon and your car’s filthy, but you don’t have the time to wash it? Here’s three places that do a great car wash! 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 ...
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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 ...
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Health, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Hacks, Tips and Tricks
SPARKING JOY: Places you didn’t know needed spring cleaning
Your home is not just the only place that needs spring cleaning. Read on and find out where else could use a good cleanse! With the Lunar New Year imminent, so too are holiday preparations for some households in Singapore. With the slightly relaxed meet-up regulations introduced in Phase 3, many of us are probably looking forward to hosting our extended family and friends for the festive celebrations. But, thanks to ...
Read MoreHere are some bad driving habits that we may have developed over time. Being aware of these and cutting out these annoying practices can make the roads a safer and more pleasant place for all. Have you been honked at for no apparent reason at all? Or tried to change lanes to make that left turn but no one would let you into their lane? We’ve all been on the receiving ...
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 ...
Read MoreEven though prevention is better than cure, we sometimes still find ourselves in a pickle when the car breaks down. These are the items to stock in your car emergency kit that will help you in a pinch. Breakdowns are an inevitable reality of car ownership, sometimes due to parts wearing out, and other times because of unexpected faults. Fortunately, help is rarely more than a phone call away in Singapore, ...
Read MoreDoes the thought of driving in the rain strike fear in you? Here are some tips to drive with confidence and safety in wet weather. As we close in on the end of the year, one of the things we can all look forward to (or not, depending on your outlook in life) apart from the holiday season and Christmas shopping, are the Northeast monsoon rains. Chilly sweater weather might bring ...
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Lifestyle, Lifestyle Hacks, Shopping, Tips and Tricks
POWER PUPS: Keep your dog safe with these pet accessories
Make every drive safe and comfy for your pets with these must-have pet accessories, even if it's to the vet. We’ve explored ways to child-proof your car and how to keep our mini-mes safe on a drive. But what of our precious canine friends on whom we bestow much of our love and attention? Pets such as dogs are often like young children. For one, they spark joy in our (sad and ...
Read MoreAs a first-time car buyer, the purchase process can be a daunting prospect mainly because there’s so much information to know. Do you get something stylish, or practical? Should you buy new, or used? It’s easy to let your heart rule the buying process, but hear us out before you make that decision! So you’re fresh out of school and have found your dream first job. Congratulations! Unfortunately, you live in ...
Read MoreFrom crayon marks, to that recurring wee-wee smell that just won’t go away. You may not have a crystal ball powerful enough to predict what your little one will get up to next. But you do have this list of car cleaning hacks that’ll help you parent like a pro. Meh, close enough. "It wasn’t me." Image credits: Daily Record When they told you about parenthood they probably mentioned the diaper duties, ...
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