Proper car maintenance is crucial to ensure the safety, longevity, and performance of your vehicle. While many routine maintenance tasks can be tackled by car owners with basic mechanical skills, there are certain aspects of maintenance that are best left to the...
Have you ever looked at an old set of tires and noticed hairline fractures in the rubber surface? If so, we hope they weren't in your own vehicle. Tire wear is a sign of aging and a sign that your tires are about to wear out. Tires explode when the rubber in the tire...
To reduce the need for driver effort to steer the vehicle, engines use a system called "power steering". It is a hydraulic system that uses power steering fluid to create pressure to change the direction of the wheels. This means you won't have to struggle with your...
Sure, it's nice to jump in a relatively warm car in the morning, or any time you need to go to work, but what about when you come home with ice, snow, and salt all over your car? Obviously, for individual car owners, specific factors come into play when it comes to...
When winters arrive, most of us pay extra attention to making sure our vehicles are winter ready. We make emergency kits in case we get lost in a blizzard, we make sure our batteries are in working condition because being stuck in the cold with a dead battery is...
If you hear a loud rumbling noise coming from under or behind your vehicle, you likely have some problem with the muffler or exhaust system. If the byproducts of burning gasoline can't exit the fuel system, you'll notice a sharp drop in your mileage. Not addressing...
As part of your vehicle's exhaust system, its main purpose is to reduce the noise generated by the exhaust. If you're on the road and hear an incredibly loud vehicle driving by, chances are they need a new muffler. To help you keep your vehicle in the best possible...
The winter tires you put on your car are essential, even if you don't live in very snowy weather. Here are the things you should know about winter tires and how they can keep you safe in winter weather. Winter tires are safer than all-season tires Despite what you may...
Are you looking for a new auto repair shop? One of the most difficult parts of picking a new auto shop is finding a mechanic you can trust. If you need to find a new mechanic fast but aren't sure where to start, we're here to help. Here are five tips on how to find...
What is the matter after all? If you jumpstart a car battery and it doesn't start, it's likely something other than the battery. This means that your car battery is not capable of maintaining a charge. But why is it so? Several reasons could be responsible for your...
