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Using lower-octane petrol may damage engine if it does not meet carmaker specifications

A man pumps his car with petrol at Cnergy petrol station along Dunman Road on March 17, 2026.
A man pumps his car with petrol at Cnergy petrol station along Dunman Road on March 17, 2026.

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Go beyond pricing and brand loyalty when shopping for tyres

The tyres from the Volkswagen Golf R Line.
The tyres from the Volkswagen Golf R Line.

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Tips to save fuel amid rising petrol prices

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Generic photo of the Esso Petrol Station along Macpherson Road on Feb 13, 2026.
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Generic photo of the Esso Petrol Station along Macpherson Road on Feb 13, 2026.

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How to use a car’s self-parking feature

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CMG20251021-LongKH03龙国雄/黄少伟/Xpeng G6 facelift [Toa Payoh View]

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Squealing brakes and other brake troubles

Brake squealing is often a sign of worn brake pads, which are not expensive to replace.
Brake squealing is often a sign of worn brake pads, which are not expensive to replace.

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Keep haze out of the car with Recirculate mode and change air-conditioning filter regularly

Generic photo of a driver adjusting the airconditioning in the electric car Xpeng G6 taken on Feb 10, 2025.
Generic photo of a driver adjusting the airconditioning in the electric car Xpeng G6 taken on Feb 10, 2025.

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All electric vehicles in S’pore must be compatible with the Type 2 connector standard for charging

Some charging points have one terminal for AC and another for DC charging.
Some charging points have one terminal for AC and another for DC charging.

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Multi-link is the quintessential suspension system; torsion beam is light and competent

The multi-link rear suspension set-up of the Volkswagen Golf.
The multi-link rear suspension set-up of the Volkswagen Golf.

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Driving a car with worn engine mountings will cause other parts to deteriorate

Cars can feel rough to drive when the engine mountings are worn.
Cars can feel rough to drive when the engine mountings are worn.

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No risk of fire or explosion in the petrol tank

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0226 Yy / 马国一辆拖车上保时捷突然起火 烧毁近八成

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