One of the worst feelings that you can get when driving down the road is a flat tire. When this happens, you switch the flat tire out with the spare and often wonder whether the tire is done for or if it can be repaired. Some tires can be repaired, while others will simply need to be replaced. Here is what you need to know about repaired or replacing your damaged tire. Read More»
Cars are advancing faster and faster toward some unknown event horizon in car manufacturing. Self-driving cars are already here, although they may need another decade to tweak out the bugs. Computers do most of the work controlling many aspects of the cars. Cars that hover above ground exist, but are currently only in prototype form. Still, you run an auto repair shop that needs to keep up with the times. Are all of your mechanics able and ready? Read More»
Modern car engines have become so complicated that it’s not always easy to do maintenance chores like changing the oil yourself. If you don’t work on your car frequently, you may feel at a loss as to what’s going on inside the engine, but fortunately, modern cars have computer systems that alert you when it’s time for maintenance and when something is wrong. While you may remember your father’s or grandfather’s old car having the oil changed on a strict schedule, times have changed. Read More»
There are many signs that can indicate that the turbocharger on your automobile is failing. If you can see that the vehicle isn’t accelerating as it once did, that the check engine light has come on, or that you can’t accelerate quickly and the car has excess or unusual exhaust, you want to find a mechanic that specializes in turbocharger repair. While you might think replacing the turbocharger is the only option, there are actually several options. Read More»
If you notice that you are temporarily unable to see when sunlight hits your windshield at a certain angle, your car may be suffering from windshield pitting. Windshield pitting is a common type of glass damage that any vehicle is susceptible to. How does windshield pitting occur? Windshield pitting typically occurs when debris hits your windshield’s glass at an accelerated speed. The debris does not have to be large in size; sand or dirt are large enough to pit your windshield. Read More»
One of the scariest things in the world is driving down the road and your brakes going out on you. Hopefully, this is something that never happens to you. However, it is helpful to know if your brakes are on the verge of failure and how to safely navigate your vehicle if it happens. Signs of Brake Failure Your brakes give you plenty of warning signals before they just go out on you. Read More»
When you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, you need to be aware of the clutch and how it is working. It is possible that what you think is a transmission problem is really only something wrong with the clutch. Of course, if you don’t know what you are looking for, you may think you are dealing with a simple clutch issue that can be ignored for a bit when you really have a problem with the transmission. Read More»
Your diesel engine will give you many signs when it is need of repair or replacement. It may overheat, run poorly in cold weather, take a while to get started, or the check engine light may come on. If you are experiencing any signs that indicate your diesel engine may be in need of repair, it is important to select the right mechanic or repair shop. Here are a few things that you need to look for as you go about selecting a repair shop for your diesel truck. Read More»
If you are the parent of small children, your vehicle is likely a critical part of your life. Your vehicle may be used for visits to the doctor, childcare, and daily chores, which means that you need it to be safe for your children and reliable for you. Below are a few ways you can make sure your vehicle is in top shape. Always Read Your Manual While it is a good idea for any owner of a vehicle to read the owner’s manual, this is especially important for parents. Read More»
Your battery’s terminals are the points of connection between your car battery and your battery cables, and are the points through which electricity actually flows from your battery to the various electrical systems in your car. If your battery terminals begin to degrade, which can happen naturally due to age and wear, your battery will no longer be able to provide adequate power to your vehicle. If this occurs, it can leave your vehicle unable to operate, and you stranded on the side of the road. Read More»