Product Reviews Net » Car maintenance http://www.product-reviews.net Information on the latest gadgets, technology, news and product reviews Sat, 26 May 2012 11:39:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Summer car care tips and essential items for the road http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/06/09/summer-car-care-tips-and-essentials-items-for-the-road/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=summer-car-care-tips-and-essentials-items-for-the-road http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/06/09/summer-car-care-tips-and-essentials-items-for-the-road/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:12:13 +0000 Alan Ng http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=133935 If you are planning on going on a vacation this Summer and aim to save money by driving, you should ensure that your vehicle remains in tip top condition in case any problems arise whilst on the road. We have a series of Summer car care tips for you to remember now, which you’ll probably find helpful.

It goes without saying, but if you haven’t sent your car in for a maintenance check up before you head out on the road, this is the first step you should take in ensuring your car is safe for you and most importantly, your passengers.

Another factor which may be a no brainer, is to check your air con. Imagine how you would feel if it suddenly stops working while you’re driving in 30-35 degree temperatures, nobody is going to like that.

Consider this a mini checklist as well, as any driver should have their lights, filters, oil, tires and windshield wipers checked first before starting your trip. These may feel like obvious things which you would never forget, but it’s always better to be safe than sorry.

If this article has helped you, head to Autoheroes here, as they include some emergency back up items that you should pack if you run into trouble.

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]]> http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/06/09/summer-car-care-tips-and-essentials-items-for-the-road/feed/ 0 Keep car maintenance costs down with an iPhone app http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/04/05/keep-car-maintenance-costs-down-with-an-iphone-app/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=keep-car-maintenance-costs-down-with-an-iphone-app http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/04/05/keep-car-maintenance-costs-down-with-an-iphone-app/#comments Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:59:12 +0000 Gary Johnson http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=127486 An application which can help car owners keep down the costs of maintenance is available on the Apple App Store. Car Maintenance Reminder 1.0 is available for owners of the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.

Released b y Corbenic Consulting Ltd, the application will give users text like message alerts when it is time to perform maintenance and work on their car. Regularly maintaining a car can help cut down costs in the long term, and is of great help during these expensive times.

The alerts are set up by the user and can be triggered by the date or the cars odometer reading. Owners of cars who miss important oil changes or tire pressure checks can often be met with more costly problems further down the line. Just a simple check of tire pressures can help improve fuel efficiency.

Once an alert is acknowledged by the user a badge is placed above the app icon to act as a reminder. When the task has been carried out the badge can be cleared until next time.

You can manage as many cars as you need, and you also have your correct tire pressures and oil type close to hand. It can also be used with any vehicle that has an odometer.

Car Maintenance Reminder 1.0 is available worldwide on the App Store for only $0.99/£0.59. iOS 3.0 or later required.

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