Does your car shimmy or is there excessive movement in your steering wheel when driving at higher speeds? It could be caused by poor wheel alignment, wheel balance, or even a bent wheel.
If the windshield wipers chatter when you turn them on, or they leave streaks across the windshield, it is time to have them changed. Call to set an appointment for changing them as soon as you notice a problem.
Do you know that all the tires come with a specific identification number along with the year of manufacturing? This is in accordance with the rules established by the government of the United States.
How often should you rotate your tires? About every 5,000 miles, according to experts. It will prevent uneven wear and make the vehicle handle more smoothly - and safely - and extend the life of the tires.
Among your vehicle's consumable components are its serpentine belts. However, this really isn't something you should work on if you don't have the experience as getting to them, taking them out and replacing them with new ones can be quite a task.
If your mechanic needs to use an electric welder on your vehicle, he will need to unhook the battery first. If he fails to do this, there's a very good chance that the expensive engine control unit (ECU) will be irreparably damaged by the surge of electricity that will course through the car or truck.
Although 1886 is credited with being the birth year of the modern automobile, did you know that the first gas gauge wasn’t installed until 1922?
What do you put into your car's radiator? If it's only water or coolant, you could be headed for trouble. Check the owner's manual and use the proper mix of water and coolant.
Pulsing from the brake pedal when it is depressed or vibration in the steering wheel when driving at higher speeds are signs that the brake rotor is failing and needs to be replaced.
Did you know your vehicle’s air-conditioner works year-round, even in winter? When you turn on the defroster, the condenser comes on, drying the air before sending it to the windshield. Have the refrigerant level checked at the beginning of both the summer and winter driving seasons.
"A business, like an automobile, has to be driven, in order to get results." - B. C. Forbes. We are driven to be successful.
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.
Is turning the steering wheel difficult, or you hear squealing when turning? Check the power steering fluid. The owner’s manual will show you where it is and how to fill it, there is a reason it is low. Let us diagnose and fix the problem.
To get the longest life from your tires, have the wheel alignment checked periodically, and rotate the tires according to the manufacturer’s recommendation. This improves steering control and balances tire wear.
1933 saw the first diesel engine installed into a European car - Citroen first and then Mercedes–Benz. However, diverging engineering processes created a difference in the way the engines are repaired.
New Mercedes feature the Adaptive Brake system. Because it controls the anti-locking brake system, acceleration skid control system and electronic stability program, you can stop in the shortest possible distance under the worst road and weather conditions.
Whether it's a sporty car, like a Porsche or Mini Cooper, a luxury car like BMW, Mercedes, or Audi, or a mid-range car like a Volkswagen, you want to make sure your car is taken care of. Using an experienced European car mechanic is how you can be sure.