"Car designers are just going to have to come up with an automobile that outlasts the payments." - Erma Bombeck
When accelerating in a car with a standard transmission and the clutch slips, the issue could be with clutch disc springs, surface contamination on the pressure plate, or broken or missing parts.
The cars of decades past are certainly less complex than what's available today. However, this doesn't mean that they're easier to fix. In fact, they may prove to be a serious challenge as there are no onboard computers that can tell mechanics exactly what's wrong.
Do you know that in terms of efficiency, diesel engines are more efficient than gasoline engines? While a diesel engine is 40% fuel efficient, a gas engine is only about 20% efficient.
Have you noticed a drop in fuel efficiency? It could be the mass air flow sensor (MAF). This part measures incoming air to control fuel injection. If it's faulty, fuel economy can drop by 10% or more.
Do you know that the world’s first hybrid electric vehicle was made in 1899 by eponymous founder of Porsche, Ferdinand Porsche? Named as Lohner-Porsche “Semper Vivus”, it was an electric car with an internal combustion motor used as a generator.
Buying a used car? Before you turn over your hard-earned cash, bring it to us for a presale once-over to make sure you know what you're buying. This includes whether you're buying from a dealer or a private seller.
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.
Want to help your tires last longer? The best thing you can do for them is to check their air pressure on a regular basis and keep them inflated to the proper pressure. You can the correct amount on a sticker on the driver's side door jamb.
If your car throws a check engine warning and its performance suddenly deteriorates, you should keep going until you make it home or to a repair shop. This decrease in power is caused by the vehicle's computer entering limp mode which is designed to prevent any damage from getting worse.
One of the easiest and most effective things you can do to improve driver safety on the road is to avoid driving distracted. This means putting down the cell phone, food, hairbrush, and makeup, and avoid messing with the radio or heater while driving.
"I know the automakers are important to the United States. We care about the automobile industry." - Henry Paulson. So do we, because without them, we'd be out of work.
Periodically check the oil level in your car’s engine as it nears time to have the oil changed. Not only does it tell you the oil level, you can also see how dirty the oil is.
If you want to extend the life of your tires, avoid aggressive starts and stops. It not only prevents damage or wear and tear, but produces fewer emissions as well.
An interesting research study has revealed that women buy more new cars than men. In fact, it has been found that women buy 60% of all new cars sold, and influence 80% of all new car-buying decisions.
If you detect a sickly sweet smell coming from the engine, the problem could be leaking anti-freeze. Look under the engine to see if there is a pool of yellow green liquid. If there is, refill the radiator with fluid and bring your car in to be checked.
Always have oil, fluids, belts, and other milestone maintenance performed at the recommended intervals in your car's owner's manual. This is the best way to ensure you can get more than 100,000 miles out of your vehicle.
Serious fluid leaks could pose a safety hazard to you and other people on the road. Hence, they are an important checkpoint for mechanics. If any sort of leakage is identified, tow your vehicle immediately to our repair facility.
If your car's windshield wipers are not cleaning your windshield properly, you may simply need to clean the wiper blades.
The differential allows your vehicle’s wheels to rotate at different speeds on the axle, for example, when turning around a corner. The main cause of a differential failure is the misalignment of the unit, axles or drive shafts.
Vehicles today are very complex but, did you know that they're somewhat easier to fix? Thanks to onboard computers and specialized scanners, the car or truck can tell the mechanic exactly what's wrong so long, drawn out searches are effectively eliminated.
"When I first starting making money, when I first made my first six-digits, I was - my big thing was I went to put super unleaded in my truck for the first time." - Matthew McConaughey
What’s the significance of the D.O.T. number on a tire? It indicates the factory that built the tire, its batch number, and its manufacture date.
Did you know your car has a cabin filter? Be sure to have it checked and changed regularly. While its primary purpose is to keep the air inside the car clean, if it's old and clogged, it can cause dirt to build up in your engine.
