Diamond Energie car battery by Santeri Viinamäki — CC BY-SA 4.0 If you googled, “how long does it take to charge a car battery,” you likely have an issue on your hands. Maybe you hopped in your car and it won’t start or you had some other kind of issue that prevented you from taking off. Whatever the case, you need a boost, and probably need an estimate about the time you need to go from zero to fully charged so that you can drive with confidence and get yourself from point A to point B.

Source: Pixabay We all know that our speedometer is there but, we don’t think about what to do if it suddenly stops working. We use it to keep track of our speed, knowing if we are going the legal speed limit, over, or under. Staying away from a traffic ticket is not the only reason why you should keep your speedometer running, also keeping yourself safe and avoiding going too fast.

Image by Ryan McGuire from Pixabay The ball joint is to the car what a human shoulder is to the body. The same way the shoulder moves can be replicated by the ball and socket design that fits into a car’s wheelbase. The stem socket moves as the control arm while it travels up and down with changing road conditions, keeping the wheel assembly stable on the ground. The stem can spin freely without being attached to the base, and this is the pivot point.

Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray blue by Don DeBold — CC BY 2.0 Ground clearance—also referred to as ride height—is the distance between the pavement and the lowest part of a vehicle. Supercars and sports cars are much lower to the ground than big pickup trucks for multiple reasons we’ll discuss in this article. The Chevrolet Corvette is an affordable performance vehicle meant to be driven primarily on the road. That’s why it isn’t too low to the ground, with 5.

Image Credit: Pexels Americans go big when it comes to our car purchases. In fact, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a 91% increase in the number of vehicles priced around $80,000 sold. Despite the economic setbacks, consumers still save for and buy luxury cars that provide a more comfortable driving experience. One kind of vehicle that has increasingly garnered interest from consumers are self-driving cars, which are poised to deliver luxury on another level.

2019 Chevy Impala LT by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 Since 1958, Chevy has produced the Impala off and on. This full-size car has been lauded for its sleek design and robust features and quickly became Chevrolet’s chief passenger car. If you’re in the market for a Chevy Impala, you’ll find that each year model has a few trim levels for you to choose from. CoPilot wants to help walk you through your choices and ensure you drive off the lot with the best Chevy Impala trim level for your needs!

2019 Ford Expedition XLT by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 The Ford Expedition was initially released in 1997 following the discontinuation of the Bronco and continues to be updated and refined to this day. This full-size three-row SUV has the capacity and capabilities to transport you and your family anywhere you wish. But with several trim levels to choose from for each of the recent year models, picking the right model can be confusing.

2017 Kia Sorento by Makizox — CC BY-SA 4.0 The Kia Sorento has been a trustworthy mid-size crossover SUV for nearly two decades, and the 2017 model follows the lead of previous years. With thirteen different trim levels, the 2017 Sorento is loaded with features for you to choose from. But this many options can make finding the right model for you a daunting task, which is why CoPilot is stepping in to help you sort through your choices and ensure you end up with the perfect 2017 Kia Sorento!

Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay Your gas gauge is essential. It tells you how much fuel you have left and is a good indicator of whether you’ll need to stop and get gas. Without it, you have to know your car well and kind of guess where your fuel tank is at. You might start to notice that your gauge says empty after a fill-up or notice that it starts to fluctuate from empty to full after a full day’s commute.

Ford Flex by napolifd — CC BY-SA 2.0 Ground clearance is the distance between your vehicle’s underbelly and the ground. It affects your car’s ride quality, handling, and practicality. Apart from situations where sports cars are involved, higher ride height is usually preferred for driving on most types of terrains. This is because a higher ground clearance provides more room for the wheels to move vertically and absorb road shocks.