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The Useful Kia & Hyundai Feature I Wish I Had Discovered Sooner

     The Useful Kia & Hyundai Feature I Wish I Had Discovered Sooner There are some features in modern cars that you use every single day. You know where they are, you know exactly what they do, and you probably couldn’t imagine having a car without them. Then there are those little features that somehow remain hidden in plain sight. You might own your car for months or even years before discovering them. Follow Car Guru DIY Blog That was pretty much my experience with my Hyundai. I consider myself someone who pays attention to the features and little details in my car, but even then, there are things that can easily go unnoticed. One particular feature surprised me because of how simple and useful it is, especially during the summer months when I’m spending more time driving. It isn't the kind of feature that is going to completely change the way you drive. It won't make your car faster, improve fuel economy, or replace your favourite driving technology. But once you...

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My Check Engine Light Came On - Here’s What I Did Before Going to a Mechanic

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     My Check Engine Light Came On There are few things that can instantly make a driver nervous like seeing the  check engine light  appear on the dashboard. One moment, everything seems completely normal. The car starts, the engine sounds fine, and you’re on your way. Then suddenly, that little yellow or orange engine-shaped symbol lights up. My first thought was,  “Oh no… how serious is this?” Like many people, I knew that the check engine light could mean something relatively minor or something that could potentially lead to an expensive repair. I didn't want to immediately assume the worst, but I also didn't want to ignore it. Before taking my car to a mechanic, I decided to do something I'd never done before:  check the car's diagnostic trouble codes myself using an ELM 327 Super Mini OBDII Bluetooth Auto Car Diagnostic Interface Scanner. The scanner was small, lightweight, and easy to take with me, so I figured it was worth trying. I also wanted...

Every Dashboard Warning Light Has a Story

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The Hidden Messages Your Car Is Sending And Why Ignoring Them Could Cost You By the time a warning light appears on your dashboard, your car has already been trying to tell you something. The question is: have you been listening? There is a moment every driver knows well. You turn the key or press the start button. The dashboard wakes up. For a few seconds, the instrument panel becomes a small theatre of glowing symbols an engine, a battery, an oil can, a tyre, a brake warning sign. Then, one by one, most of them disappear. For many drivers, this is just a routine part of starting the car. A quick flash of lights. A brief glance. Then the journey begins. But hidden inside those symbols is a conversation. Follow CarGuruDIY Blog

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