Car Repairs You Should Never Try to Do Yourself

Money being spent on maintenance and repairs of cars can never be capped at a specified figure, for this reason, car owners resort to DIY fixes on their cars in order to drive down the large costs every now and then. While there are some small repairs and maintenance tasks a car owner can handle alone, there are others that require professional intervention.

Similarly, as with everything in life that breaks, there is the point at which you should choose whether it is smarter to pay the money to have another person tackle the fix or you choose to hold back a few bucks and give fixing it a shot yourself.

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How to Buy Auto Parts Online

Buying auto parts online can be extremely hit and miss. There are so many uncertain variables if you do not know exactly what you need. Choosing the right auto parts online store can be the difference between getting the right part at the right price or finding yourself chasing the proverbial rabbit down the hole. The tips and tricks presented here will help you have a pleasurable shopping experience online.

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Top 3 Reasons Brake Dust Shields are Necessary

Top 3 Reasons Brake Dust Shields are Necessary

If you’re a DIY mechanic, it’s quite possible that you’ve encountered the dreaded brake dust shield while replacing brake pads. The brake dust shield is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) part that helps protect brake system components and other suspension parts from the excessive collection of brake dust. As brake dust builds-up, it can become embedded between brake pads and the brake rotor, corrode the brake caliper and possibly lead to premature wear and tear — possibly even braking system failure. Unless you have a disc brake system, which cleans it... Read more

CarPartsNigeria featured on CNN - Richard Quest's show as a startup focus.

As one of the leading online car and truck parts and accessories stores in continental Africa. We have a complete selection of high-quality parts for a wide range of new and used vehicle makes and models - offered at the lowest prices. There are millions of inventoried parts in the CarPartNigeria.com database, and the search is quick and simple. 

The company was featured on Richard Quest, Quest means business during the last show following our success in Demo Africa silicon valley. However, the company didn't relent in its effort to serve its purpose of solving auto parts challenge in Nigeria as we are expanding our se... Read more

What Is The Difference Between 4WD and AWD?

There’s a long list of confusing topics when choosing the right car, but all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) seem to consistently confound salespeople and car shoppers alike. Often, these terms are used interchangeably, but are they really the same? In the motoring world, they actually refer to very different systems, which can produce radically different results on and off-road. But let’s get to the point: how does 4WD — or AWD — impact your daily driving life, and which badge belongs on your car?

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD).
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The 4 Most Important Maintenance Items on Your Vehicle

Modern cars don't require as much attention as they did 50 years ago, but don't let that give you a false sense of security – there are still several things you need to keep after.

BY ADAM BREWTON from Primermagazine

We’ve all been told that keeping up with our vehicle’s maintenance is important. If you look in your vehicle’s manual, you see there are enough service reminders and maintenance points to make your head spin.  Fortunately, there are a few main areas that will, if you remember to keep up with, keep your car operating safely and reliably for years to come.

AC COMPRESSOR PROBLEMS, PRICE AND BRANDS

AC COMPRESSOR PROBLEMS, PRICE AND BRANDS

AC Compressor troubleshooting
The air conditioning compressor is one of those parts of the car that are typically used for long hours and typically gets a lot of usage. It has been seen that AC compressors are generally reliable and don't fail easily. 
If it does, it is often because of some other reasons. The point is, never replace a compressor in a hurry without detecting the full problem. Otherwise it is quite likely that the new one will also fail. 

Why AC Compressors fail
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