While automobiles began rolling across the landscape in 1886, the first gas gauge wasn’t installed until 1922. Prior to that, you needed to use a dipstick to see how much gas was in the tank.
Have you noticed a shimmy, shake, or other odd movement when driving at highway speeds? It may be a problem with wheel alignment, wheel balance, or a bent wheel. Have it checked to determine the problem and what repairs are needed.
With proper maintenance, it's reasonable to expect your vehicle to run for at least 200,000 miles. Regular oil changes, lube jobs, fluid changes, brake maintenance and timely repairs will keep your vehicle in top condition.
When was the last time you had the cabin filter in your car or truck changed? It does more than keep the air you breathe clean. If it's clogged, it can cause the heater fan to work too hard, which leads to premature failure.
Have you ever noticed that many of Volkswagen’s cars are named after various types of wind? For example, The Passat, is German for “trade wind,” Polo is German for “polar winds,” and the Jetta means “jet stream.”
While you may know that your vehicle's battery gets charged when the engine is running, do you know how this happens? The charging process is possible because a component called an alternator, which is powered by the engine via a belt to send a constant charge to the battery to keep it charged.
If you turn the ignition key of your car and all you hear is a clunk, you may have a bad battery. However, if the one you have installed is fairly new and the vehicle is used often, then you may have a charging issue which is something that will require professional repair.
If your engine is stalling, it could be because a sensor is faulty or an electrical component is damaged or has gone bad. Bring your car in and we'll perform a diagnostic check to find out the cause.
While any given car has about 30,000 parts, almost 80 percent of an automobile or pickup truck is recyclable, including the battery which can be fully recycled.
If your car is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, all of the components need to be replaced whenever you change the tires to make sure it continues to function as expected.
"Car designers are just going to have to come up with an automobile that outlasts the payments." - Erma Bombeck
Whenever the engine temperature warning light comes on, pull over and turn your car off and wait at least thirty minutes before opening the hood. If the problem persists, bring your car to us for repair.
Here are a few words we take to heart when working with our customers: “The quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten.” - Sir Henry Royce
If you notice that your vehicle is consuming oil at an unusual rate, the first thing to do is check for a leak. Place a clean sheet of cardboard underneath the car, and check later for signs of an oil leak. If there isn't any indication of one, have the engine analyzed for other problems.
Is there liquid dripping from your car? If it's clear, it's most likely water condensation. However, black or brown liquid is likely motor oil, red is often transmission or power steering fluid, while yellow or green is coolant.
The vehicle’s transmission operates in extreme temperature of 400 degrees Fahrenheit when you move the vehicle back and forth when stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow. This can cause the failure of transmission or other malfunctions.
Worn shocks can increase the braking distance needed to stop when driving. In addition, they can also increase the chances of skidding on wet surfaces, increase tire wear, and have a negative impact on the vehicle’s suspension.
Due to the high generated for combusting diesel fuel, have the cooling system of your diesel car or truck checked regular and make sure it gets all scheduled maintenance.
Keeping the tires at right pressure ensures an ideal point of contact of the tread to the road so the tires don’t drag excessively. Make sure to check tire pressure once per month after the vehicle has been sitting overnight.
Is your car taking longer than usual to turn over while starting? Well, this could be happening due to several reasons. Let our expert technicians diagnose the issue. The solution may be as simple as renewing the battery.
Do you have an electric car? Its motor relies on special brushes to keep it running, and they do wear out. Starting at about 50,000–60,000 miles, you should have them checked and replaced when worn down.
Jonathan Ive, Head of Design, Apple Computers, has truly said, “The car has become an article of dress without which we feel uncertain, unclad, and incomplete in the urban compound.”
