By Jude Katende I like that Fix & Rev lives up to their company name which many people may not understand. Fix and Rev means, you go to them and have your vehicle fixed and go away well in peace by revving! If you look at the list of things done here, then you will …
Simple DIY car maintenance checks to keep tow truck away
By Sejin Kim A car can be a very convenient means for transportation, but it can also require a little bit of work. Even if you don’t know much about automotive repair, it helps to be able to perform general maintenance on your vehicle so that you can reduce the chance of even bigger problems …
Meet and like, fall in love with the new smart Jeep Grand Cherokee
By Jude Katende Have you ever fallen in love? Have you ever been swept off your feet? If not then it is time to meet the new Jeep Grand Cherokee for a test drive at Spear Motors in Kampala. I was interviewing Gilbert Wavamunno, the Managing Director at Spear Motors and he candidly told me …
Should I warm my car up before I drive?
By Sejin Kim It has to be one of the most frequently asked questions in the automobile category. Yet, there are many people who don’t feel the need to ask this question because they regularly warm up their car’s engine before leaving for work every day. Is that really necessary? And if not, then why …
Good news from Spear Motors
By Jude Katende Hey Mazda owners out there, you can now have your Mazda car fully serviced at Spear Motors because they have the authority to do so. They have had all the paper work and necessary details taken care of for them to handle the aftersales business of your Mazda. So, rest assured that …
Local Alfisti celebrate Alfa Romeo in Italy
MIDRAND, FRIDAY AUGUST 2, 2024 – An enthusiastic contingent from the Alfa Romeo Owners Association of South Africa (AROASA) have been on a “pilgrimage” to some of the most iconic Alfa Romeo sights and events in Italy. The Alfa Romeo brand celebrates a number of key anniversaries from its storied history this year, not least the …
Role of air cleaners in engine functioning
By Sejin Kim Air cleaners or filters are essential for the proper functioning of your car’s engine. Because air filters are part of a car’s intake system, they block contaminants to prevent them from reaching your engine. Well-used air filters can actually allow dirt particles or bugs to get into your engine which can cause …
JAECOO J7 continues phenomenal sales start in South Africa
Fresh-faced urban off-road SUV brand JAECOO continues to find favour among South Africa’s discerning new-vehicle buyers, with the sophisticated new J7 growing its sales tally even further in July 2024. Having launched as recently as April 2024, the J7 – a highly capable SUV with a modern yet classic design aesthetic but priced from just R549 900 …
Replacing spark plugs
By Sejin Kim Spark plugs are essential components of car engines. Any time you take your car to a mechanic for a maintenance check, the mechanic will always make sure the spark plugs are in good shape. In fact, he will likely ask if you have been having any problems with starting or running your …
Should I choose high-octane gasoline?
By Sejin Kim Car owners and car lovers are always concerned about the type of gasoline that will increase the efficiency of the car. The owners are always concerned about the fact whether to use high octane gasoline or not. Before understanding whether to use high octane gasoline, we will try to know what gasoline …