Author: Gaganpreet Kaur
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Ever heard of a car without a gearbox? Exactly. Without a gearbox, an engine has nowhere to send its power; it just revs pointlessly while the wheels do nothing. The transmission takes that power and makes it usable, controlling how it’s delivered to the wheels, whether you’re crawling through city traffic at 10 km/h or…
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A functioning car AC during a summer heatwave feels like relief you don’t truly appreciate until it starts failing. In India, where cabin temperatures can cross 50°C in scorching summers, skipping regular AC servicing doesn’t just delay a problem; it accelerates a chain of failures across a sealed, pressurised system most drivers never think about.…
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“How do I make my car truly my own?” It’s something that runs through the mind of every car enthusiast the moment they drive their stock vehicle off the lot. Whether you’ve just picked up your first car or you’re a seasoned gearhead looking for the next upgrade, the urge to personalise is real. Your…
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What do you picture when you hear the words ‘car’s cooling system? A radiator? A fan? Maybe even your car’s AC? Most people think it’s just a few parts working quietly under the hood. But in reality, the cooling system is much more; it is the silent guardian of your engine, tirelessly managing heat, protecting…
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Your car battery is a silent workhorse; it powers every start, every light, every beep of your dashboard, and yet most of us don’t give it a second thought until it fails. In Delhi NCR, this quiet hero faces some of the toughest tests imaginable. In the summer of 2025, temperatures regularly climbed above 45°C,…
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We often think a car suddenly refusing to start is a rare problem, but in reality, it happens more often than we realize. Between January and July 2025, the Delhi Traffic Police helpline received 460 vehicle breakdown reports, averaging 3–4 calls per day, according to the Times of India. And these situations can catch you…
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We all like a nice, neat, shiny-looking car, but cleaning a car does more than making it look shiny; it’s a way to protect the things that really matter. A proper cleaning helps protect the paint, keeping it vibrant and free from the tiny scratches, dust, and grime that slowly dull its finish. Beyond just…
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Wheels may be among the strongest components of a car, but they are also one of the most neglected, especially in India. Many car owners focus on accessories and cosmetic upgrades, while tyres and wheel alignment receive attention only when a problem becomes obvious. In fact, a survey by the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA)…