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by Sean Loo 27 January 2025

Prime Aces Limousine: Elevating Executive Travel in Singapore

The expectation of a limousine service extends beyond transportation, encompassing punctuality, professionalism, and a certain standard of comfort. These are services you are most likely looking out for when you need quick and efficient high-dependency transport. Recently, I got the chance to ride along with Prime Aces Limousine, a new limousine conglomerate. They not only meet these aforementioned expectations but exceed them with a level of refinement that distinguishes them as a ...

by Joel Tam 3 December 2024

Car Care, Car Maintenance, Featured, Lifestyle

Motul Car Care Lands In Singapore

Another car care brand? From Motul? We've got questions. If you’re a car guy, you'd probably heard of Motul. Yup, it's that French high-performance automotive lubricant company that's often associated with racing, be it bikes or cars. Well, it looks like they have shifted gears into the grooming space, bringing a lineup of products designed to make car care easier, more effective, and surprisingly eco-friendly. Let's take a closer look at ...

by Vivek Max R 9 April 2024

Car Care, Car Maintenance, Featured, Services, Tips and Tricks

All You Need To Know About Your Vehicle’s Battery

No battery, no commute, so take care of your vehicle's battery. For the purpose of this article, we'll focus on an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle's 12-volt battery. This battery can be found under the bonnet in the engine compartment, or in a specific purpose-built recess in the boot. There are some rare occasions where the 12-volt battery can be found under one of the seats in a multipurpose vehicle (MPV) or ...

by Vivek Max R 6 March 2024

Car Maintenance, Featured, Services

Why Windscreen Wipers Are A Regular Service Item

Change your wipers periodically for better wet-weather visibility. Using windscreen wipers when the heavens open up is a foregone conclusion. Newer cars come with rain-sensing wipers which automatically activate when the celestial sprinkle starts, which pretty much means set and forget it. The problem here is that with the set-and-forget mindset, people simply forget that their wiper blades are a regular service item, only to be frustrated by streaks and uneven ...

by Vivek Max R 21 February 2024

Car Maintenance, Featured, Services

Why Prompt Vehicle Servicing Is Crucial

Just like a stitch in time saves nine, prompt servicing in time saves your peace of mind. Believe it or not, there are car owners who think that regular vehicle servicing is a conspiracy theory solely meant to enrich oil companies and spare parts manufacturers. Well, here are two examples of engines, one out of an Infiniti and the other a turbodiesel Mercedes-Benz powerplant, that have been so severely neglected that ...

by Sean Loo 10 October 2023

Car Maintenance, Featured, Services

Keep or Sell? What To Do With Your Car When COE Is High

COE prices have gone up yet again! Does this mean I should capitalise on the market while I can, or hold on to my car? If you’re thinking, “I want to sell my car and get the best return,” you’re not alone. Everyone in Singapore is on the hunt for the highest return when it comes to selling their used car. In a land where cars are a serious investment, every move ...

by Vivek Max R 7 July 2023

Car Care, Exterior, Featured, Insurance, Services, Tips and Tricks

What Should I Do When My Windscreen Gets Cracked?

Be prepared for the day WHEN it happens, not IF. You're driving along, just minding your own business and probably rocking out to your favourite tunes in your vehicle when suddenly, a loud "CRACK!" is heard and you see the effect of "stone meets windscreen at high velocity." The sinking feeling in your chest and gut is palpable. Your mind starts racing. "OH MY GAWD!!! My windscreen is cracked! What do ...

by AutoApp Editorial Team 15 September 2022

Exterior, Services, Tips and Tricks

Should I Paint Or Wrap My Car?

Tired 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 ...

by Vivek Max R 14 September 2022

Car Care, Car Maintenance, Services

Dos, Don’ts and Whys of an overheating engine

Reserve overheating for flambé desserts, not your vehicle's engine. One of the last things that any driver wants is to be faced with an overheating engine. Putting aside inconvenience and loss-of-use, an overheating engine can quickly cause costs to spiral out of control if not attended to as quickly as possible. However, shtuff happens, so it's good to be prepared and know what to do if and when faced with such ...

by Sheldon Trollope 22 August 2022

Car Maintenance, Reviews

Eersta engine oil turned my car into a smooth operator

An oil change and engine rejuvenation can literally roll back the years on a high-mileage car to make it drive like new Engine oil is one of the most overlooked, yet vital components for any Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) car. Like blood circulating throughout your body, the engine oil lubricates the moving parts and prevents bits of metal from rubbing against each other until there’s nothing left but a heap of ...

by Sheldon Trollope 4 February 2022

Interior, Services

AUTOAPP RESCUE MISSION: Never cry over spilled milk, vomit, or musky smells again!

Emergencies such as vomit and food spills are all in a day’s work for the AutoApp team. Think of us next time you need a clean-up ASAP! There are emergencies, and then there are EMERGENCIES. The kind where alarm bells go off and everything is bathed in red light and the crew of little people in your brain starts scrambling to their panic stations… For the life-threatening kind that involves injuries or ...

by Samantha Phua 24 November 2021

Exterior, Featured, Services

IN DETAIL: A closer look at Stjärnagloss

Haven't tried out our new Stjärnagloss full car clean-up service yet? We speak with Stjärnagloss' sole distributor in Singapore and Southeast Asia to find out more about the car detailing products that promise to give your car a real sheen! Car care can look very different from one car owner to another. Regular maintenance and essential repairs aside, some car owners are happy with the bare minimum — a car wash every ...

by Jonathan Lim 20 November 2021

Featured, Services, Tyres

GO THE DISTANCE: Pirelli Elect tyre tech for EVs

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 ...

by Marcus Lim 20 October 2021

Car Maintenance, Exterior, Services

ZHNG MY CAR 1: Basic car modifications

Looking 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 ...

by Sheldon Trollope 4 October 2021

Insurance, Services

SGDrivers: Car insurance with a difference

Your 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 ...