Internet magazine of useful articles about your favorite cars

How to make a hydraulic handbrake with your own hands on a VAZ?

You can make a hydraulic handbrake for tuning yourself. VAZ of any model is equipped with a hydraulic brake system, but the parking cable design. This impairs performance, since the cable tends to stretch, so the effectiveness of the handbrake is reduced. And the drum brakes themselves are not very reliable

2026

Cars

How to turn off the airbag: ways

Every year, automakers are trying to make cars more and more safe. New active and passive safety systems are being introduced. One of the classic systems is pillows. Now they are available on every car, for the driver and passengers. Pillows help soften the impact in a collision, provided that the person is wearing a seat belt. However, sometimes it becomes necessary to disable this system. Why is this done and how to disable the front airbag?

Motorcycles

What is a motorcycle seat upholstery

In order for your vehicle to be original, a service such as a motorcycle seat reupholstery will help you. It is worth noting that it is the seat that is the main component of the high-quality appearance of the equipment

Cars

"Toyota Crown" (Toyota Crown): description, specifications and reviews

Trucks

Shacman, dump trucks: specifications

Interesting articles

Classic

Synthetic engine oil

Almost every car enthusiast knows about synthetic oil, because such materials have been made for several decades. And each time their quality improves, in order to keep up with competitors

Cars

Where is the oxygen sensor located? How to test an oxygen sensor?

Often this device fails. Let's look at where the oxygen sensor is located in the car, how to check its performance. We will also find out the signs of a malfunction and everything about this sensor

Cars

Rubber for "Niva" - which one to choose?

The VAZ Niva SUV was originally designed as a cross-country vehicle. It has all-wheel drive and a supporting structure, thanks to which it perfectly overcomes any obstacles. However, this is not enough for some car owners, and they begin to remake their iron friend into a real monster - an off-road conqueror. And the first step that car owners take when tuning is the choice of suitable tires

Motorcycles

Review of the pit bike "Irbis" TTR 125

Classic

Correct light wires

Every motorist has run out of battery at least once in his life. Without it, it is impossible to start a car and there is no other way to go, how to start the engine from another vehicle. In this case, the presence of a wire for "lighting up" the car is a real salvation. The article discusses not only ordinary kits, but also professional brands for various purposes