In honor of all those who served our great country to give us the freedoms we have we will be closed Friday through Sunday July 3 - July 6th to be with our family and friends Please drive safely and be well The Staff at Muffler Mart of Boston 🇺🇸
Don't ignore even the smallest crack in your car's windshield as it can quickly grow and cause it to fail. For everyone's safety, have the windshield repaired or replaced immediately.
You should never smell burning transmission fluid coming from the automatic transmission. If you do, it means there’s a leak. If it’s not corrected immediately, it could lead to serious problems and expensive repairs.
Pro maintenance tip: Don't underestimate the importance of your air filter. If it's clogged, it is choking out your engine. Have it checked every time you have your oil changed.
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.
When it comes to your vehicle, one thing that you'll have to pay close attention to is the state of your tires. Tire wear in particular is something to take note of because premature degradation can mean a camber alignment issue.
Two things that should be in every car emergency kit: a backup battery for a cell phone and a tool that can be used to break the glass in case you are unable to exit the vehicle due to electrical failure or flood waters.
Did you buy a new part to replace an old one, but it's outside your DIY skills? Bring it to us and we'll install it for you. This is a pretty common practice and we'll be glad to help you out.
How popular was the Ford Model T? Well, In 1916, 55% of all the cars in the world were Model T Fords. In fact, until 1958, almost 60% of all cars on the road in the U.S. were Fords. Then Ford introduced the Edsel...
The odor of sulfur or rotten eggs coming from the engine exhaust could mean a problems with the oxygen sensor, catalytic converter, PCV valve, ignition timing, or some other issue. Fortunately, it’s a problem that is easily diagnosed.
Improving gas mileage is quite simple: maintain your car according to the owner's manual, use only the recommended fuel, maintain proper tire pressure, and avoid quick starts and stops.
If you're shifting into drive while your car is rolling backwards, your killing the transmission. Wait until you come to a complete stop before changing gears.
Is there a clunking sound coming from your car's rear end when driving at low speeds or on rough roads? It could be damaged struts or malfunctioning anti-roll bar brushes.
Do you always choose the same color of car every time you buy, or do you mix it up? Studies show the most popular car colors are silver, white and black - and make up more than half of new car sales.
Overheating is a serious problem as it can damage your vehicle’s engine. If your car starts to overheat, shut the engine off immediately and have it towed to our auto repair facility.
Tired of the cup holders in your car getting gunked up and sticky? Here's a simple hack to prevent that: place cupcake liners in them. Not only do they protect the holders, they are easy to remove.
Pay attention to, and become familiar with, the sounds your car makes when it is running normally. When you hear something you do not recognize, don't turn up the radio to drown it out, bring it in for service.
To improve steering and balance the wear on your tires, have the alignment on your vehicle checked periodically, and rotate the wheels according to the manufacturer’s recommendation.
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.
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.
