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4 Warning Signs Your Car Has Transmission Issues
It’s tough to really point to any part of your car or truck and say “This is the most important thing to keeping your car running.” Think about it. Without oil, your engine seizes. Without coolant, it overheats. Without a battery, it will not start. And without air in your tires, you’re not going anywhere. […]
What You Need to Know About Your Car’s Wheel Alignment
If you’ve ever had a conversation with an auto mechanic about a wheel alignment, you’ve likely heard terms like “toe in” and “toe out” bandied about as if the definition is common sense. It is, but generally just to mechanics, and those already schooled in the fundamentals of wheel alignments and alignment toe. If these terms confuse […]
Got a Loud Exhaust? Find Out if it Can Be Repaired
Has your car been sounding a bit louder lately? How about a lot louder? This could be a telltale sign that your exhaust system need attention, especially if you haven’t been keeping up with regular maintenance. Here are a few tips to help you determine if your loud exhaust system needs simple repair work or if it […]
What Your Car Dashboard Symbols Mean
Ever been confused by your car dashboard symbols? You’re not alone. They’re not always the easiest or most intuitive things in the world to understand, especially for those of us with little experience fixing cars. Usually, your best option is to pull out your vehicle owner’s manual, which will tell you what each light means […]
DIY Tire Rotation: A Step-By-Step Guide to Rotating Your Tires
Why Do Your Tires Need to Be Rotated? Tire rotation is one of those things that needs to get taken care of every 5,000 to 7,500 miles in order to ensure your tires wear evenly. Without rotation, your front tires wear out prematurely due to the constant strain of turning and bearing the heavy weight […]
What Tire Size Do I Need for My Car?
If you’re in the market for a new tires, the first thing you need to do is find out what size tire you need. And don’t just glance at it and say “Looks like medium-size to me.” Just kidding. Fortunately, it’s not all that difficult to do and there are several ways you can find […]
Common Causes of Car Air Conditioner Problems
Now that summer is gone and fall is rolling in, you may find yourself in that strange seasonal limbo: using your car’s heater in the morning and the air conditioner in the afternoon. After the long, hot summer, you may notice that your AC isn’t working quite as well as it used to. Some of […]
Can You Get an Auto Repair Loan?
Benjamin Franklin once famously wrote,“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”(1). But if you own a several year old car, you can also add “car repair” to that short list. Sometimes, those necessary repairs can be quite costly and buying a new car isn’t always the best or cheapest option. So […]
Tire Comparison: What You Need to Know Before You Buy Tires
One of the most confusing things about buying tires is knowing precisely what kind of tires your car needs. But we’re not talking about size here, or even tread type – but performance rating. Depending on what you drive, your car may require tires that are specifically rated to perform well at and above certain […]
What is an O2 Sensor?
If you’re like the normal, average, every day person who doesn’t know everything about cars, you’re probably confused when someone mentions the term “oxygen sensor.” That sounds like something you’d need if you were an astronaut, not a morning commuter – right? Well believe it or not, your car has an O2 sensor. In most cases, […]
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