Subscribe to the Blog
Subscribe to Our RSS feed:
Driving guide: How to go up and down on a hilly road
Driving on hilly roads is quite different as from driving on plain roads. It’s not as easy but of course not a rocket science either. Only some rules has to be kept in mind, the rules which aren’t so difficult to be taken care of but if not done so could have some serious consequences and can even be fatal. There are two different situations while driving on hilly roads. Either you are going up on a hill or downwards. Normally if you are new, you would be considering upward driving to be the tricky one but that is not the case, …
Vehicles Alternator and how it works
Alternators are one of the most important electric equipments of Vehicles which is a source of power of all the internal accessories of Vehicle. Number of people asks questions such as why does engine takes load once they turn on headlights, is it weak battery or problems with some other parts. Different answers are posted on forums but they are misguiding for the vehicle’s owner but somehow he agrees on the answers which are given by multiple users. I intend to explain little bit about vehicle alternators, how does it works and how does it differs from generators. Alternators have …
Pakwheels member converts his 8th gen Honda Civic into Cruisematec
Do-it-yourself (DIY) make up a very essential part of any automotive community, it is the heart and soul of automotive sharing and caring as members feel pleased to have accomplished something for which most of car owners seek exhaustively for skillful mechanics. The internet has served us with great help, it has opened new dimensions to seek and learn all things automotive which previously, wasn’t accessible to everyone. Now though, from tire changing techniques to developing a whole new car through the help of virtual engineers, have become possible. Those who seek and are ready to learn have gained fringe …
Posted in Tips
2,227 views
Your guide for taking the best pictures of cars
As car enthusiasts we devote a great deal of time in maintaining our prized collection of rides and an even greater time admiring their beauty and standing in awe of the exquisite lines that great automotive designers have endowed them with. As much as we like to admire the cars ourselves, we also want to share their beauty with fellow gear heads. Taking and sharing pictures of cars goes hand in hand with being a car buff. As auto shows become more and more popular and crowdy at Pakwheels, I thought out few pointers that can help take the best …
How to make your own light graffiti car
When we first saw the light graffiti cars, we thought of them as born-in-photoshop, but they were not. They were art born in English countryside moving steadily to downtown London. And since we at Pakwheels Blog take things very seriously when it comes to all things auto related, and from time to time we enable you to do incredible things you wouldn’t think were possible. Intrigued? Well of course you are. Stop calling a shrink, just read on to know how Marc Cameron and Mark Brown did it. Here are the magical and mysterious ingredients required for making your own …
Stylin’ your ride
I.) Stylin’ your ride with the following in mind: Simplicity is key. 1) Stance: Start of by getting your stance right. Most cars go for the low stance where all all wheels are an equal distance to the body. Another stance is a Muscle type stance where the front sits .5 – 3″ lower than the rear. To accompany this stance, rear tires and rims are slightly larger and wider. The VIP or Japanese stance usually involves large rear wheels (too large for the car) that are tilted inwards. They do this by adjusting their camber angle, which is too …
Keeping it New Part 5: Beyond Engine Oil: Lubricating other parts
As enthusiasts, we are aware of the importance of lubrication for our vehicles. After all, there are lots of moving parts that will wear out if not lubricated. Wear leads to increased gaps and tolerances, leading to seizing, loose fitting and improper function before failure. But there is a lot more to lubrication than just engine oil. Of course, engine oil is the most important lubricant in the car, and keeping on top of regular oil changes is common knowledge and practice for most. This short article will deal with lubricating other parts that may not be as evident or …
Avoiding The Big Bang, Ideas Behind Emergency Braking
Our traffic whether you talk about any city, the circumstances are usually the same. Bumper to bumper traffic, no respect for the lanes, once we’ve given indicators then changing lane or taking a turn rests upon our decision not the car behind us, every other biker thinks of himself as Valentino Rossi and the pedestrians (road crossers especially) could beat Naseem Hameed with their eyes closed any given day. With that said, braking under emergency situations should be taught to us before we’re taught how to drive. Because maneuvering and reaction around such situations is very crucial. Sometimes because we …
Frequently Asked Questions About Insurance Answered
1) Is there any limit for maximum age of any car? No Limit As Such, but usually old model cars are highly discouraged. Due to the fact that 10% depreciation is applied and 60% is the maximum depreciation. So you will get 40% of the price of the parts. 2) Is it possible to get the old cars insured? (as you know 1986′s Landcrusier costs more then 600k, so is it possible to get insurance of 300k of an old car’s worth 700k?) Its very much possible. Read my 1st reply. At the time of insurance, the client assess his …
Tips On Buying A Used Car
It’s seen a lot of times that when someone is looking to buy a used car, they face a lot of difficulties, confusions and doubts regarding the condition of the car. As if there are any accidents, how’s the over all condition of the car and if the car is legitimate or not. One should check 4 things before buying a used car, 2 of them being major decision maker & remaining 2 are minor things. Major Decision Makers Body Condition: Often there’s confusion whether the car has faced any accidents or repaired etc, this can be checked very easily. …
