A small car is an optimal choice when it comes to the purchase price and subsequent low exploitation costs. A small city car can be a good choice not only for the city, but also for occasional trips on long routes. Small turning circle, small size, spacious enough interior – a tiny car is a great choice in the urban jungle.
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If you are an owner of a passenger car, moped or even a trailer, you must regularly perform a technical inspection of the vehicle at the vehicle inspection station. Before you do this, it is worth checking the most important information – what documents you should take with you, when you should perform a technical inspection of the vehicle or how much it costs to inspect the car. We provide all the details below.
An engine warning light, i.e., the one with the check engine: inscription or a characteristic engine pictogram, sometimes with the inscription “check” or “check engine” inside, glowing orange, yellow, or red—when this warning light is on it is a sign that something bad may be happening to the drive unit. Prolonged driving with the check engine warning light on can be very expensive. Information box Undiagnosed errors can lead to serious engine failures after some time, thus immobilizing the car.
When the battery in the car is discharged, you may need to do an emergency engine start. You can then use a working battery in another car. It is important to know how to connect the jumper cables in order to safely start the engine. If you incorrectly connect the cables to your car, you might cause a lot of damage to the vehicle’s electrical system.
EU institutions and others have been tightening their policy towards the automotive industry for years. Officials wanting to improve air quality introduce a number of legislative changes. In accordance with the applied Euro 6 and Euro 5 standards, vehicles equipped with a diesel engine must apply modern solutions – one of them is the necessity of using the AdBlue fluid. This forces manufacturers to reduce the content of harmful substances, and above all nitrogen oxides. What should you know about it?
Driver’s safety is a priority for us. That is why autoDNA supports, among others, the “Rescue sheet in the vehicle” campaign conducted by the Association of Car Dealers.
If you’re planning to sell a second-hand car, there are a few ways to do it. The easiest way is to send it to a used car lot, but then the price obtained might not be satisfactory. The most profitable solution is a transaction with a private person. How to safely sell a car?
Buying a stolen is unethical, and it is also involves legal problems. The most frequent consequences of obtaining such vehicle is the necessity to return it – and the loss of money. It also gives rise to the criminal liability, so when buying a used car, you should verify its legal status.
Towing a car, both for the drivers of the towed and the towing cars is not overly challenging. However, it usually happens in stressful situations when you can’t use the immobilised car. In such moment, one can easily forget about the important rules concerning towing a car. Read more about how to tow a car.
What are the best first cars for teenagers? Choosing the first car is a long-awaited moment for the newly minted drivers, many of whom wait for it with flushed cheeks. Many of them have the same important matter on their mind: selecting the car. Of course, many young drivers don’t approach this decision rationally, imagining themselves in a sports car which would make them look chic. And while there’s still time for this, teenagers should adjust their very first cars not only to their or their parents’ budget, but also to their still poor skills.
There are three types of tires available on the market – summer, winter and all-season. All these types of tires are very distinct from one another. Many drivers tend to forget that the weather conditions in summer and winter differ as well. When to replace tyres? Why is it important to replace tires accordingly to the current season?
Looking for a used hybrid? Check which vehicles with an electric unit are most popular among drivers. We have drawn up a list of the top ten models at different prices. See what you should pay attention to when buying a car and how to avoid a wrong choice.