By Sejin Kim Almost like the mobile phone, cars have become a growing necessity in today’s society. Can you imagine if we all just had to walk or use carriages for transportation? Even using public vehicles can sometimes be inconvenient. Nothing beats the comfort of getting to drive your own car, and getting to use …
Are your floormats ok?
By Jude Katende This is a must for all vehicles. There are some accessories that you don’t even need to ask about if they are necessary. Floor mats help us retain all the dirt from our shoes plus any other unpleasant stuff such as food that may have dropped on the car floor. When you …
What does your Toyota’s name mean? Part 7
By Jude Katende I am sure this week’s series features names most of you are familiar with. The name origins mentioned are limited to principal ones and are not exhaustive for some models. Each name has a date of when the car’s production started. COROLLA FIELDER A “corolla” is the ring of petals around the …
Car covers for entire exterior
By Jude Katende Some of you see such stuff in car magazines, in movies and you think that they are just for showing off. Or you may think that those people in developed countries have kajanja, I don’t even know how best to translate this Luganda word. But it is almost similar to overly cautious …
Your dashboard may need a cover
By Jude Katende This accessory is a good fixer or a two in one if you like. First, it does just what it is named after or for. These covers usually are wool like soft material that is wrapped or covered over the dashboard to protect it from sun rays that overtime can damage it. …
Wind visors are a necessity
By Jude Katende Wind visors are just what they are called. Their work is to protect the car occupants from winds gushing in the car and discomforting the passengers especially the driver. You can also call them blinds or shades. You may not believe it, but wind comes in your direction when driving, it can …
Are fog lights only used when it’s foggy?
By Sejin Kim Are you one of those smart motorists who are dedicated to raising driving standards? Do you believe in increasing your driving competence and skills? Do you know why vehicle drivers make use of fog lights in fog? Well, driving safely is the need of today’s competitive era. All vehicle owners are well …
What does your Toyota’s name mean? Part 6By Jude Katende
Today, we are into the sixth part of our series. We look at the different Crowns which are big and luxurious. The name origins mentioned are limited to principal ones and are not exhaustive for some models. Each name has a date of when the car’s production started. CROWN ESTATE The meaning of “crown” is …
Car covers for entire exterior
By Jude Katende Some of you see such stuff in car magazines, in movies and you thing that they are just for showing off. Or you may think that those people in developed countries have kajanja, I don’t even know how best to translate this Luganda word. But it is almost similar to overly cautious …
All-Terrain Vehicles VS Sport Utility Vehicles – Vol. 290
By Sejin Kim The ATV and SUV are commonly confused with each other. To distinguish between these two vehicle types, we also must examine a third, the UTV. Once a consumer understands what each vehicle is and what it is used for, it is far easier to choose which one to purchase. What is an …