Do you know who invented the modern three-point seatbelt? Well, it was invented by Volvo 50 years ago? At that time, they made the patent open and free to all car manufacturers.
A pool of yellow-green liquid under your car, or the sudden, sickly smell of leaking coolant is never good. Get your car to us and let us make repairs to the engine's cooling system.
Is your engine cutting out after starting? Among the possible causes are a vacuum leak at a gasket, a defective coil, and a problem with the fuel lines.
No matter how many DIY videos you find online, paint-less dent removal is not a good project to try out your learning curve. You may end up paying more to repair damage caused by inexperience than you would if you left it to a professional.
Even if you love working on your car, we do not recommend working on struts yourself. Strut repair and replacement requires intricate work. Then, once the wheels are back on they need to be realigned. Let professionals handle that job.
While technological advances have resulted in improved products, things still break. Regularly check hoses and belts for signs of wear, and if you suspect they need replacing, bring your car in and have them changed.
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.
If your vehicle's front suspension components need to be taken apart, chances are, you will need to have the wheels realigned when everything's put back together. This is because the removal of parts will invalidate adjustments previously done and thus cause the vehicle to veer to the left or to the right.
While it 's good to know how vehicles work, this doesn't mean that you're automatically qualified to fix them. In fact, attempting to DIY a complicated job on a car or truck might make the problem worse or might jeopardize the safety of anyone who uses it.
There is a lot of debate as to how often the oil in your car or truck should be changed. Instead of relying on the advice of neighbors, friends or family, turn to your ride's owner's manual. The engineers who designed your vehicle know best.
If your car is hard to start, doesn't accelerate quickly, or the engine doesn't run smoothly, it may be time to have the spark plugs changed.
Safety tip: Do you have an emergency road kit? Does in contain road flares and reflective triangles so that should your car become disabled at night, other drivers can see you?
Is your windshield cracked or chipped? It needs to be repaired or replaced immediately. If left alone, the crack will spread and cause the windshield to fail.
rotten egg or sulfur odor coming from the engine exhaust could have several causes. It may be the oxygen sensor, catalytic converter, PCV valve, ignition timing, or some other issue.
Transmission fluid has three main functions. Can you list them? Well, they are lubricating the transmission's moving parts, washing away any loose debris, and acting as the hydraulic fluid. Problems in any one of these functions can cause transmission failure.
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.
Before buying new tires, check to make sure they are the right size and type. Putting the wrong size or type of tire on your vehicle affects its handling, puts stress on the powertrain (an expensive repair), and compromises the safety systems.
If your car fails to warm up properly in cold weather, or it overheats quickly in warm months, it could be a problem with the thermostat. Bring your car in and have us take a look.
If your vehicle's halogen headlight bulbs are due for replacement, you may want to hold off buying the standard part and go for an upgrade. LED bulbs in particular are a good option as they provide better illumination, while consuming less energy.
While 70s muscle cars are simpler than performance vehicles available today, they can be quite hard to fix. This is due to the fact that all their systems are mechanical and there are no onboard computers that register the faults that occur.
If you're struggling with turning the steering wheel, especially at low speeds, check the power steering fluid. If that doesn't correct the problem, it may be an issue with the power steering pump, ball joint, or belts.
"I’ve always been into cars. Cars are part of our genetic makeup. It’s unavoidable." - Matthew Fox. We could not agree more.
