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Knocks and noise in the engine – is it the reason to worry?

Administrator posted this 11 September 2018

Before to start, someone could tell you that, if you hear a knock, do not worry much, maybe your car has such an engine design. But, it sounds ridiculous, remember – knocking in the engine isn’t normal. However, if you hear a knock, you need to understand where it comes from and get rid of it. Probably, this article will be most useful for newly-qualified drivers.

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What does VIN-code mean and what it can tell us about the car?

Administrator posted this 05 September 2018

When you are buying an automobile in the car showroom or from the owner you must be maximally attentive and to give a lot of time to inspect the car. But. As you know, time is money. And in order to save both, you just need to know the VIN code of the car. Already thanks to the VIN code, you can find out the basic characteristics and understand whether the photo of the car responds to himself, thereby you securing yourself from the midges or from buying a stolen car.

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Top futuristic cars

Administrator posted this 04 September 2018

Technological progress is evident in every sphere, including the automotive industry too. Modern cars are striking in their technology and even to some extent independence. Futuristic cars are actively provided by all well-known brands and, moreover, such cars are beginning to enter the market. There is the top list of futuristic cars that are now on sale or will soon enter the market, below.

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The fuel light goes on, what is the distance until empty

Administrator posted this 30 August 2018

Many of the drivers had a question, if the fuel light goes on, what is the distance until empty? Some of them found the answer in a practical way, when their car stalled in the middle of the road. And someone tries to find answers in the instruction. One way, or another, as soon as the fuel light goes on, the car can run for 45 – 60 km (28 – 37 miles). But what determines the fuel consumption rate?

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Solar cars – a new perspective

Administrator posted this 28 August 2018

Solar cars are not up to date trend, as the first car on solar batteries (Sunmobile) appeared in 1955. It was created by William Cobb designer and engineer from General Motors, and was demonstrated in the “Powerama Show”, in Chicago. In that time, it was just an idea, without practical use. But, for today, that idea comes to real, and modern “Sunmobiles” looks futuristic like in a science fiction movie. But seriously, are solar cars can totally replace the usual cars on gas or petrol or even electric cars? What are their main benefits?

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Car gadgets you will totally love

Administrator posted this 23 August 2018

Today, there are the incredible number of gadgets specialized for cars, which helps to improve facilitate driving or car maintenance. In this case, the gadgets are the mobile applications and physical devices. Some of them are well-known and you can find them in every modern car, and some of them, you might not know.

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Benefits of ride-share driving

Administrator posted this 20 August 2018

Ride-share driving can be understand as a service of taxi in big cities, at the same time it also can be introduced as a very popular way travel on long distance. If you want to have a long-range trip, and visit various picturesque landscapes and landmarks, and nothing to miss, you’d better to travel by car. But you may face with the problem, like the price of the petrol. So, ride-share driving is the best solution for it, and to improve it here are 4 main benefits of ride-sharing?

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What permissions are required for the app work

inCarDoc posted this 01 August 2018

Post give the explanations about the required permissions, like Location, Photos/Media/Files, etc.

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Protect yourself in a hailstorm – few driving tips

Administrator posted this 13 July 2018

Hailstorms are typically brief, lasting anywhere a few minutes. However, even during that short duration, damage can be severe. So care about yourself and passengers. Don`t forget to run a complex car diagnostics after hailstorm with InCarDoc application and be safe.

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Do you have problems with oxygen sensor?

Administrator posted this 13 July 2018

The main task of the oxygen sensor is to check an oxygen level and report to the powertrain control module (PCM). The amount of oxygen in exhaust gasses indicates whether the air-fuel mixture supplied to the combustion chambers is correct. Too much oxygen indicates that the mixture is lean; too little indicates it’s running rich.

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