Car Care 104
Car Won't Start? This May Be Why
There are literally hundreds of scenarios that can lead to your car not starting. While this isn’t exactly the most comforting news in the world, the fact is you can significantly narrow down the problem just by making a few educated observations. Here’s a list of the 5 most likely reasons you car won’t start: […]
When to Use Your Emergency Brake
People love abbreviations and shortenings of language. It’s almost as if they can’t be troubled to speak an additional three syllables. Sometimes it can be fun and cool to bestow a catchy nickname on your favorite person or thing. But there are some abbreviations that simply shouldn’t be allowed. One perfect example is “e-brake.” When […]
5 Facts You Didn't Know About Your Tires
Did you know that your car’s tires are one of its most important safety features? Most of us would never dream of sliding behind the wheel and taking a cross country trip without strapping ourselves down with our seat belts. And in many cases, people make buying decisions based on the availability of front- and […]
How to Change Your Car's Headlight
These days, headlight bulbs are lasting longer and longer. But that’s no guarantee that you won’t someday find yourself with a burned out headlight. When this happens, it’s imperative that you get it taken care of quickly – being on the road with only one headlight isn’t only dangerous, but it can also cost you […]
How to Jump a Car Battery – Get it Running in 8 Easy Steps
If you’ve never done it before, figuring out how to jump a car battery can be a bit intimidating. First, there are those incredibly scary looking cables with clamps on the end that look a lot like torture devices. Second, there’s the car battery itself, which doesn’t exactly look like your average harmless D-cell. But as it […]
How to Change the Oil in Your Car
Changing your engine oil is the single most important thing you need to do to ensure your car keeps running. Neglecting to do this can cause your existing oil to turn to sludge, eventually choking and locking up your engine. Oil changes are simple procedures that you can pay to get done in a relatively quick […]
5 Common Car Repair Myths: Busted
Buying into long held car repair myths won’t necessarily hurt your wallet. Whoever lost a fortune believing in the Loch Ness Monster or the Abominable Snowman? Cryptozoology enthusiasts who have sunk their fortunes into trying to prove the existence of these fabled creatures need not answer that question. However, there is one class of myth […]
What is a Car Repair Warranty?
Have you ever had to take your car back to a mechanic for a to fix a repair, only to be stuck with a new bill for services? You’re not alone. We see complaints all the time from vehicle owners whose repair jobs failed – and to make matters worse, the mechanic refused to cover the entire […]
Should You Repair Your Car Yourself, or Take it to a Mechanic?
Experiencing car trouble doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to be stuck forking over a huge percentage of your monthly earnings to a mechanic. In fact, there are a great number of repairs and maintenance issues that you can handle on your own, with only the help of a few tools and a strong dose of self […]
