logo
welcome
SlashGear

SlashGear

Here are 10 products that have the potential to cause harm to your car

SlashGear
Summary
Nutrition label

56% Informative

The automotive world is full of helpful tools from everyday basics like windshield wiper blades to more complex technology like rear cameras.

Many of these products are in your car's best interests, but there are some underlying things that consumers either don't understand or simply don't know.

Large rims and low-profile tires look nice when they're done correctly, but they also come with potential problems.

A lot of car enthusiasts invest in at-home car wash products and tools to avoid a car wash adding subtle wear to their paint job.

There are touchless car washes that are far less likely to cause damage, but the touchless nature means that cars don't get as clean.

Ammonia has a drying effect on certain plastics and rubbers, using ammonia can cause accelerated wear and cracking.

The best use for a car cover is for long-term storage, such as covering your sports car in the winter.

Oil is the vehicle's lifeblood, and it's responsible for lubricating all of the internal parts.

Not changing your cabin air filter can cause engine misfires, reduced output and eventually, engine wear.

VR Score

41

Informative language

33

Neutral language

37

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

35

Offensive language

not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

detected

Known propaganda techniques

not detected

Time-value

long-living

Source diversity

1

Affiliate links

no affiliate links