2016

Do Your Tires Need To Be Replaced? Look For These 3 Signs

Even though tires are an important part of every car, it’s common for drivers to not even think about the tires on a car until one goes flat and needs replacement. There are signs you can look for that will tell you your tires need replacement.  Waiting too long could cause a tire to become damaged while driving, which could potentially lead to a dangerous accident on the road.  Look for these 3 signs to prevent that from happening.…

3 Tips to Avoid Damage After Auto Hail Repair

As much as you try to protect your vehicle by driving defensively, all it takes is drastic weather to cause damage to your vehicle, which can range anywhere from minor to more substantial damage. Hail can wreak havoc on cars on the streets, but this only happens when the hail chunks are large in size. However, small chunks can still cause noticeable damage, so it is necessary to watch out for any hail warnings.…

Hitting The Road In Your New Sports Car? 3 Steps To Keep It Clean

If you’ve recently purchased your first European sports car, you probably want to take off on a road trip. Summer is great time to get out and explore the United States in a new car. Before you hit the road though, you need to make sure you’re prepared to care for your car. Doing some advanced planning will ensure that you have everything you need to keep your car clean during your trip.…

A Quick Guide To Common Transmission Issues And How They Can Manifest

Given the complexities of the modern transmission, even a minor problem can seem incredibly complicated. As a result, when you have experienced an issue with the transmission in your vehicle, it is not always easy to know what the problem is or if you should take it to a mechanic. Therefore, it is a good idea to be aware of the following information about understanding common problems that may occur to your transmission when you suspect a problem has occurred.…

Easy Ways To Take Care Of Your Vehicle's Transmission

You can easily avoid having to replace your vehicle’s transmission just by treating your vehicle right. Here are a few easy ways that you can take care of your vehicle’s transmission and lighten its load on a regular basis.  Watch What You Put In Your Vehicle An easy way to strain your vehicle’s transmission is by carrying more weight than your vehicle is designed for on a regular basis. Pay attention to the weight of the loads that you transport in your vehicle.…

3 Tips On DIY Truck Repair And Maintenance

There are plenty of problems that can arise with your truck that might cause you to have to take it into an auto repair service. However, there are a few things related to your truck that you might be able to fix on your own. Throughout the course of this brief guide, you’ll learn about just a few tips you can take that can help you out with repairing your own truck.…

Bent Rims Might Be The Cause Of Your Leaky Tires

If you are starting to have problems with low air in some of your tires, you might suspect that the tires are bad. While this could be true, there is another reason that tires can allow air to escape. This reason involves dented rims. The rims on your tires are there for several purposes, but one important purpose is to seal the tires. If the rims are dented or damaged, they may not be doing their job.…

Warning Signs That Could Indicate That Your Car Needs A Tune-Up

How often your car needs a tune-up depends on the year, make, and model of the vehicle. If you drive an older car, you probably need to have it tuned up every 30,000 to 45,000 miles. However, newer model cars can typically run longer before a tune-up is needed. The mileage range for your specific vehicle will be listed in your owner’s manual. However, just because a specific mileage range is listed it doesn’t mean that your car won’t need a tune up before you reach the minimum recommended mileage.…

How To Mitigate Some Of The Damage To Your Vehicle From Road Salt

Road salt makes winter roads passable for vehicles and their owners, but an accumulation of excess road salt can be corrosive and cause damage to your vehicle. However, there are a few simple things you can do to minimize the damage.  Where should you look for road salt accumulation on your vehicle? Your air filters Your vehicles has two air filters for two distinct purposes. The engine air filters cleans the air that your engine needs for optimal gas consumption and performance, while your cabin air filter cleans the air that you breathe through the vents in your dash.…

4 Signs Your Transmission Needs Repair

A car’s transmission is essential for the vehicle to operate properly–without a transmission in good repair, the car will not be able to transmit power to the drive train or shift from gear to gear. Replacing a transmission is one of the more expensive auto repairs, so it is in your best interest to take your car to a mechanic as soon as possible at the first signs of any problems with the transmission so you can get it repaired.…