Cars 2024, November

How are car horns repaired?

Beep is a rather simple thing, but very serious. Despite the fact that we rarely use the horn, this does not mean that it should not be in good condition. When the sound signals do not work or emit a quiet squeak, respectively, the devices need to be replaced. However, there are things that can be repaired. And even the Japanese signal sound "Toyota" is no exception. In this article we will look at how to repair this part with our own hands

Tesla cars: first impressions

Tesla electric vehicles began to appear in Moscow this year. Looking like another Hyundai, the car has not yet attracted too much attention, even though queues are lining up for it in the west

History of the company. Exide batteries: reviews as the main marketing tool

The manufacturer, whose history goes back more than a hundred years, involuntarily commands respect. Only a stable company with a clear strategy and a strong personality can stay on the market for such a long time… At the moment

Liquid rubber for cars: reviews, price, results and photos. How to cover a car with liquid rubber?

Liquid rubber is a modern multifunctional coating based on bitumen. It is easier to cover a car with liquid rubber than with a film - after all, the sprayed coating does not need to be cut, stretched in shape, and then the bumps removed. Thus, the cost and time of work are optimized, and the result is qualitatively the same

Who to call if the car was evacuated? How to find out where the car was towed?

No one is immune from traffic violations. Unfortunately, most drivers do not know where to call if their car has been towed. Meanwhile, there are certain numbers by which you can find out exactly which fine parking lot the car was driven to. There are special city tow truck services where they can tell the driver by the license plate of his vehicle where exactly he is being driven or has already been driven. This will be discussed further

Can I mix synthetics and synthetics from different manufacturers? Is it possible to mix synthetics with synthetics from different manufacturers?

Quality lubrication is the key to reliable and long engine operation. Often, car owners brag about how often they change the oil in their car. But today we will not talk about replacement, but about topping up. If in the first case there are no questions (leaked, filled and drove off), then in the second case, the opinions of motorists differ. Is it possible to mix synthetics and synthetics from different manufacturers? Some say it's possible. Others say it's strictly forbidden. So let's try to figure this out

GAZ perfection 21. Tuning as a way to achieve it

By purchasing the Volga on the occasion, its owner is trying to bring its interior and exterior back to its original form. And someone goes further and begins to improve the GAZ 21, the tuning of which can be expensive

How to properly adjust the valves on the car?

Every car needs periodic valve adjustment. If this is not done on time, the car will begin to lose its traction, the drive will begin to make noise and the load on the rest of the internal combustion engine will increase. To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to adjust the valves in a timely manner. Learn how to do this in today's article

How is the internal combustion engine valve adjusted?

The operation of every internal combustion engine is impossible without intake and exhaust valves. When these mechanisms close, the fuel mixture is compressed, which in turn drives the piston. Now many cars are equipped with 16-valve engines. Each of the 16 valves has a small gap left between the stem of the mechanism and the camshaft cam

Do-it-yourself alarm connection - basic installation rules

The article gives some tips on installing an anti-theft system and a few rules to follow when installing it

The first Russian electric car: photos and specifications

The electric vehicle is one of the most promising and profitable development areas. The American experience shows that this area is in great demand. Well-known foreign companies have already managed to release more than one generation of electric vehicles, while Russian projects have failed one after another. But in recent years, several successful domestic startups have appeared, which will be discussed in this article

Fan glass washer nozzles

What are fan nozzles? How are they different from jets? Advantages and disadvantages of fan nozzles. How to select and install such items? Is it possible to adjust the direction of the jets of fan nozzles and how to do it?

Poor start on a hot injector. Why is it hard to start when hot?

Modern car engines are not just a power mechanism, but a real complex organism that requires ideal working conditions. If any element does not work as it should, then various symptoms and engine breakdowns are possible. One of the common problems is the situation when the engine does not start well on a hot

Opel Signum: description and specifications

At the Geneva Motor Show in 1997, the Opel Vectra Signum was presented as a concept car, the serial production of which, according to the company's specialists, was not planned. The car was created to demonstrate and test new technical solutions. The interior and exterior of the Opel Vectra C Signum became one of the topics discussed: the dashboard was represented by a huge flat screen with four separate displays, and 19-inch

"Volkswagen Tiguan": clearance, specifications and photos

During the production, 3 generations of the Volkswagen Tiguan were designed. The first was produced from 2007 to 2011, the second from 2011 to 2015, and the third from 2015 to the present day. The clearance of the Volkswagen Tiguan has always been the subject of discussion, because 20 centimeters is quite a lot. Also a plus is its aerodynamic coefficient, which is equal to 0.37

Stage gear box, backstage adjustment

Some parts and mechanisms of automotive technology are often hidden, and drivers do not always have an idea about them and their purpose. One of these mechanisms is the backstage of the checkpoint. This part of the mechanism is often confused with the gear lever itself, but this is not the case. It is a complex, multi-part mechanism of automotive technology

"Honda Prelude": description, specifications, tuning, reviews

The Honda Prelude passenger car is a sporty two-door coupe with a recognizable appearance, powerful powertrains and good equipment, designed primarily for long-distance travel

Clearance "Opel-Astra". Specifications Opel Astra

The new generation Opel Astra was introduced to the world back in 2012, and showed it at the Motor Show in Frankfurt. Within a couple of months, this car was brought to the Russian Federation and sold there. She was loved immediately, she had common similarities with the old flagships, as well as a new, beautiful and stylish design, and, of course, optics, which every car owner admired

The fastest Mercedes has not yet been defeated

Every automaker has its legendary models. The Mercedes company has an extraordinary variety of such models. In addition to breakthroughs in technical terms, among them there are also cars that differ not in design, but in especially high performance. For example, speed

"Mercedes S63 AMG 2" (coupe): specifications, description, overview

“Mercedes S63 AMG” is the car that is the most powerful and most dynamic sedan among all luxury cars. It sets completely new standards in terms of dynamics, economy and technology. In general, the car is more than worthy. So it just needs to be talked about

How does the EGR valve work?

Few people know, but it is precisely thanks to exhaust gas recirculation that it is possible to significantly reduce the fuel consumption of a car, increase engine performance, normalize its operation and reduce detonation. There is such a system for a long time, and at the moment it is used on absolutely all vehicles. Even on the domestic "Niva" there is such a device

"Moskvich-427" - a reliable and interesting universal small car

The Moskvich-427 passenger car is one of the first available domestic mass-produced station wagons, which, for its time, has an interesting design, good technical parameters, reliability and affordable price

"Mercedes" E 300 - a representative of the class of mid-size passenger cars of a German company

The production period of a series of passenger mid-size cars with the designation E-class is one of the longest. In addition, this model line of the German automaker is characterized by large production volumes

VAZ-2111 station wagon: specifications and features of a small car

Technical characteristics of the VAZ-2111, station wagon version, interesting appearance, affordable price have become the main advantages of the medium-sized multifunctional small car of the Volga Automobile Plant

Do-it-yourself steering wheel trim

The owners of even the most sophisticated cars periodically have a desire to "dress up" the treasured control device - the steering wheel. Do-it-yourself steering wheel skinning is a great way out for those who are ready to take an “artistic risk” and win

Peugeot 1007: description, specifications, reviews

Peugeot 1007 is an unusual city car of the French company, which has a very compact size, but a high one-volume minivan body, sliding side doors, as well as good comfort for its small class

Car GAZ-31105: photo, specifications

GAZ-31105 is a mid-size passenger car, which has become not only the latest model in the legendary Volga small car series, but also the final domestic passenger car produced at the Nizhny Novgorod Automobile Plant at the moment

What is the weight of the VAZ-2109 ("Sputnik")?

The weight of the VAZ-2109 is an important technical characteristic that helps to form high-quality dynamic parameters and technical and operational properties for the first domestic front-wheel drive five-door hatchback

Izhevsk station wagon Izh-21261 "Fabula"

Izh-21261 "Fabula" is a passenger car of the Izhevsk Automobile Plant, which has high reliability, a spacious galvanized station wagon body, classic rear-wheel drive and an affordable price for domestic buyers

"Moskvich-2141": specifications, tuning, repair

The Moskvich-2141 passenger car was a successful model of the Moscow AZLK automobile plant, but the difficult and long period of its development led to the fact that the passenger car was already obsolete and with weak power units on the conveyor. These two factors became the main reasons for the low demand for M-2141

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