Travelling, Vehicles & Tire Maintenance Tips
How to Deal with a Trailer Tire Blowout While Driving
If you're in the commercial trucking industry, you know how big of a responsibility you have. Your drivers haul bulky and heavy loads, making each trip risky. As truckers, you should drive as safely as possible and maintain your vehicles to avoid potentially fatal...
Driving in Heavy Rain: 9 Tips for New Drivers
With the rainy season returning, the roads are becoming challenging terrain for drivers, especially those who don’t have as much experience. According to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the region experiences the most road accidents during the...
Tire Tread Separation: Definition + Signs + What to Do
Tires provide the necessary traction to move your vehicle safely on roads, so ensuring they're always in good shape is crucial. That said, tire damage is a common issue among many drivers. A type of tire damage you should be aware of is tire tread separation, which...
Vehicle Inspection Checklist: 31 Essential Things for a Safe Drive
One of the primary responsibilities of vehicle owners is to ensure the roadworthiness of their cars. It entails inspecting your vehicle regularly to ensure the safety of its passengers and other road users. Aside from personal use, businesses must do their best...
Tire Cupping: What It Is, What It Looks Like, and What to Do About It
Have you ever glanced at your tires and noticed strange indentations forming along their surface? Perhaps you’ve wondered what could be causing those unusual patterns. This common issue may be tire cupping, a relatively unnoticed auto problem. Tire cupping can be both...
What is Dry Steering? (and Why You Should Avoid It)
You may often focus on routine maintenance, fuel efficiency, and safe driving practices when caring for your car. However, dry steering is one commonly overlooked bad driving habit that can significantly impact your vehicle's condition. While it may seem like a minor...
5 Types of Damage Your Car May Have After Hitting a Pothole
Drivers in the Philippines are no strangers to rough roads, even on main thoroughfares. The country's annual typhoon onslaught often leads to cracks and potholes forming along roads, making rides bumpier and unpleasant. Besides being a nuisance, hitting a pothole...
10 Types of Truck Drivers You’ll Meet on the Road: Which One Are You?
The number of registered vehicles in the Philippines, nearly 5 million in December 2021, is a testament to the country's growth and development. Out of these, 432,000 are trucks. Just as you'll see different types of trucks on the road, you'll also encounter drivers...
Positive vs. Negative Camber: How Do They Affect Driving?
Drivers use the term "camber" when discussing vehicle performance and handling. However, it may sound daunting if you're a new driver or car enthusiast. What complicates matters further is the terms "positive" and "negative" camber. What exactly is camber,...
How to Identify Counterfeit Tires: 5 Signs to Watch Out For
Tires are one of the most crucial parts of a vehicle, serving as the primary point of contact between a car and the road. Given how in demand this car part is, fake tires constantly enter the market and trick consumers into buying poor-quality products because of...
Everything You Need to Know About Tire Vulcanizing
As a driver, the last thing you want is to get a flat tire while on the road. Besides being inconvenient, buying a new tire can be expensive if you're short on cash and out of spares. Tire vulcanizing is a cost-effective way to fix a flat tire. However, they do come...
Should You Replace or Vulcanize a Punctured Tire?
Many drivers dread having punctured tires while driving on the road. A flat tire, let alone two or more, can be frustrating and dangerous, especially if it happens at high speeds or in a busy area. First, you must swap the punctured tire with the spare in your trunk....