Search tips and advice for "car maintenance"

• Things that go Bump-Badump - Scary sounds your car can make

  Oct 13, 2020

  Hearing the purposeful drone of your car's engine and a little tire noise as it permeates through the cabin, it's the sound of your car asking you to dump cash for a mechanic! Here are a few sounds you don't want to hear while driving!

• Beware of these 11 potentially unnecessary repair expenses

  Nov 11, 2019

  We take it for granted that having a check-up at the car shop will not usually result in repairs. While there are sometimes needed replacements or procedures, beware of ripoffs. Here are some of the most common lies that should beware.

• [Philkotse guide] All about a failing car starter and how to fix it

  Nov 30, 2022

  Everything you need to know about a failing car starter and the step by step guide and tips on how to fix it.

• [Philkotse guide] Reasons and solutions for car leaky exhaust pipes

  Aug 16, 2022

  What causes your car’s exhaust pipes to leak? What do you do to resolve the situation? What about other types of emissions?

• [Philkotse tips] This is how you deal with pesky water spots

  Feb 02, 2021

  Learning to prevent the formation of water spots on your car -- and removing them once they form -- is crucial. Here’s a quick tutorial from Philkotse.com.

• Useful tips on keeping mice and rodents out of your cars

  Nov 30, 2022

  Identifying the signs that mice and rodents are invading your vehicle and the solutions to keep these pests out of your four-wheeled property.

• What you need to know before replacing your classic car radio

  Nov 30, 2022

  The things you need to know and consider when planning to replace the stereo of your classic car with a modern stereo unit.

• The best ways to troubleshoot your broken key fob

  Nov 30, 2022

  While you can lose standard car keys, leave them in the cabin or break them, your remote key fob can also eventually stop working. Keep reading to troubleshoot your broken key fob.

• Do these 5 minor things and your car will suffer deleterious consequences

  Oct 08, 2019

  Most car users unintentionally do harm to their "friend" because of unfortunate mistakes. Let's list out 5 things you will accidentally damage your beloved car

• Car maintenance: 5 signs of automatic transmission problems

  Aug 17, 2022

  The list of the most common signs of an automatic transmission problem that you should not ignore or wait for it to go away.

• What drivers need to know when not changing engine oil

  Aug 16, 2022

  There are still things about engine oil that most car drivers don’t know. So, it is important when drivers need to know when they are not changing the engine oil of their cars!

• 7 steps and preventive maintenance tips when shipping your car

  Aug 16, 2022

  This is a list of preventative maintenance tips you can use when you need to ship your vehicle from one place to another.

• Car maintenance: 4 steps to remove interior scuff marks

  Aug 17, 2022

  Here’s a handy list of tips on how to effectively remove or reduce scuff marks on your car interior.

• 7 things need to know when taking care of your power steering system

  Mar 09, 2021

  There are handy tips and guide on how to properly take care and maintain the power steering system of your car and the signs of power steering problems

• [Philkotse guide] 5 easy steps on do-it-yourself airbags installation

  Aug 16, 2022

  Airbags function with a system that deploys them when an accident occurs. You can do it yourself when it comes to fixing the system itself or replacing your vehicle’s airbags.