As an engine runs, it produces heat. The purpose of the radiator is to cool the engine and prevent it from overheating. A car’s engine uses coolant to absorb the heat and transfers it to the radiator where it cools down. Once it cools, the coolant is sent back into …

Rain has become more frequent these days, while farmers and agricultural enthusiasts are grateful for the blessing of the rain, those who drive are concerned about their vehicle’s condition. The weather is unpredictable so its best to prepare your vehicle for the cold temperatures and freezing rain so you don’t …

There are lots of reasons as to why a car would misfire in the first place. To help you understand what might have been the cause of your car misfire, below are five of the most common causes that someone could experience in this situation. 1) Air to Fuel Ratio …

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced diversion of traffic on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, following an explosion involving four trailers on Sunday morning at Kara Bridge. The Lagos State Sector Commander of FRSC, Olusegun Ogungbemide, made the announcement in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. “Following the unfortunate crash that involved three …

As a commuter, you’re exposed to danger every time you walk the streets, or get on and off public transport. We’ve listed down ways for you to keep safe as you make your way to and from your target destination during the rainy season and beyond. Commuting can be difficult, …

      James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Tragedy struck in the ancient town of Ilese, near Ijebu -Ode, in Ijebu North-East local government area of Ogun State, as three officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) were struck to death by mysterious thunder lightning which occurred in the early hours …

Do you really know old cars? It’s cars throwback time on Autoxpat. Let’s see how many of these cars you will remember from back in the ’80s and ’90s. Oh, if you weren’t born yet as at those times, you might have never actually seen these cars before. Although we …

One person has been confirmed dead, while men of the Kwara State Fire Service are still searching for two others, who were in a Toyota Avensis car that plunged into the Oko-Erin River in the Ilorin West Local Government Area of the state.  Our correspondent gathered that five passengers, believed …

The Anambra State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Andrew Kumapayi, has said that two persons have been confirmed dead, while others sustained serious injuries as a tipper rammed into people at Upper-Iweka axis in Onitsha. The FRSC official told newsmen in Awka that the incident happened …

Causes: If the engine starts, but does not run smoothly, it means that the spark plug and ignition system are in order and you need to look elsewhere for the source of the problem. The usual culprit is air intake or fuel system related. What causes a car to sputter and idle rough? Bad …