As 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 ...
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From 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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There are some people who only shop out of necessity. And then there are others who derive immense joy from buying the most random things. Whether you’re a bargain hunter, impulse buyer or practical shopper, there’s no denying that shopping in this day and age has been made sooo much more convenient thanks to the internet. That is why it’s all the more important to adopt good shopping habits to ...
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Congratulations! You’ve made it through the Circuit Breaker. However, this also means the crowds are coming back and so will the risk of infection. A quality sanitiser can help. Read on to learn more. You know that one friend who’s suddenly become a health expert/logistics specialist because of the COVID-19 pandemic? It’s always, “Wow, you paid $8 for that face mask? Do you know I got it for $7.99 on Shopee?” ...
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Father’s Day 2020 is just around the corner (June 21), and there’s just about enough time to squeeze in a bit of last-minute online shopping to find the perfect gift. After all, with the way the year’s shaped up so far, everyone could probably do with a bit more cheer in their lives, and none more so than all the hard-working dads in our lives. We don’t profess to have ...
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If you're new to this parenting gig, you might appreciate these useful baby care tips and parenting hacks to get you through the day and very long nights. You know how sometimes you think you have everything planned out, then suddenly all your plans go out the window? Yup, that’s pretty much a day in the life of every new parent. One minute you’re peacefully sipping tea and binge-watching Netflix. ...
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Finding it a hassle trying to reduce, reuse and recycle? Here are some other easier ways to reduce your carbon footprint and care for the planet. If you typically work in an office, or have a desk-bound job, you might have become acutely aware of something in the last couple of work-from-home months: how hot the day can get when you’re not in a constantly air-conditioned environment. Showering more frequently, turning ...
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Prepping up to welcome your bundle of joy? Here are come must-have car accessories for babies you're going to want to get your hands on. So it’s almost time to welcome your bundle of joy – and we’re not talking about a new car! You’ve got your nursery all set up, confinement nanny booked, hospital bag packed and excited future grandparents calmed down. The only thing left? Getting your ride all ...
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Putting the money down for your first car can be both nerve-racking and exciting. These car buying tips will help ease the nerves a little. Buying your first car is an exciting and important milestone, and it can also be a nerve-wracking experience. Cars are huge investments, and you want to make sure that the car you’re buying is one that you like and suits your needs without burning a hole ...
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Source: Gran Turismo Sport You may have heard terms like Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) being mentioned in the context of cars. If you want to know the difference and how it might affect your next purchase decision, you will be enlightened by the end of this article. Front-wheel drive diagram. Credit: Moebiusuibeom-en, Automotive diagrams 10 En, CC BY-SA 3.0 Most cars are either pulled by the front wheels or ...
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Turbocharger – it is a word you would have most certainly come across. Maybe you’ve seen it in advertisements or heard it on TV? In fact, despite being an automotive term, ‘turbo’ been widespread enough to enter the popular English lexicon. But what is a turbocharger (or turbo for short) exactly? A bevy of high-performance turbocharged Japanese cars. What is a turbocharger? Here’s all you need to know to get up to speed ...
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SINGAPORE – The national Circuit Breaker (CB) has compelled all of us to stay home and do our part to quell the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. This however, also means a longer period of time where our cars are left in the carpark. Staying at home, spending time with family, getting fit or general nua-ing can be a refreshing change of pace. The same however, can’t be said for our ...
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Are you spending more time at home than before? To maintain your sanity, why not take this chance to pamper your car by detailing it? There are many tasks that the home mechanic can do in an afternoon, with minimal knowledge required! Last updated: 15 February 2022, 10:00AM SGT In the first part of this series, here's a car detailing routine! It'll not only keep you occupied, but will leave your car ...
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We know how tough it is for a petrolhead to be confined within four walls. To maintain your sanity, why not take this chance to work on your car, or try pampering it a bit? There are many tasks that the home mechanic can do in an afternoon, with minimal knowledge required! In the second part of this series, here's some basic maintenance tasks! They'll not only keep you occupied, but ...
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Warning lights in your car’s dashboard are your friend, not enemy, so no need to fear them. This is what the most common ones mean: Cars are incredibly complex machines with thousands of moving parts making up dozens of interconnected systems, all being run via advanced electronics backed up by an array of sensors. With so much computing power on board, few, if any abnormalities will escape your car’s attention, and ...
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