We know that sometimes it's practically impossible to avoid hitting a pothole. If you do happen to slam into one, bring your car or truck in and have us check the wheels, tires, suspension system and alignment.
Do you know that if you don’t replace the timing belt of your vehicle at the recommended interval, it may cause damage to the engine? And, of course, the engine repair cost is much higher than the cost of timing belt replacement.
Use that cruise! When you are driving on the highway on level terrain, it really saves gas mileage and wear on your car - so keep the RPMs steady and cruise away!
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.
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.
If your windshield wiper is making scraping noises, it means - not surprisingly, that you need new wiper blades. Change them now before the bad weather makes driving in reduced visibility dangerous.
The EVAP system (evaporative control system) captures fuel evaporating from the fuel tank and fuel lines and returns it to the engine for more complete combustion. If the engine is idling roughly and the Check Engine light is on, the canister purge valve in the EVAP system may be faulty.
At over 300 million, the United States has more cars than any other country in the world. China comes in a distant second, at 78 million.
Does your car engine sound like a banshee's wail when you start it? It's probably a loose or damaged belt. We'll diagnose the problem and replace damaged or worn belts as well as tightening everything that needs it.
If your car's emissions control system fails, it will cause the check engine light to turn on and off, rather than remain constantly on. It typically indicates a problem with the catalytic converter and needs immediate attention.
If the temperature gauge on your car’s dashboard suddenly spikes, you need to pull over and stop your car; continuing to drive could cause serious damage to the engine. Once you are off the road, call us for help.
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.
If your car breaks down, never get out of the vehicle to make a repair or examine the damage on a busy highway. If possible, get the vehicle to a safe place before getting out, and make sure that you and the vehicle are clearly visible to other drivers.
Transmission tip: Wait until your car has settled when reversing before you put the car in to drive. It isn't good for your transmission to change it while the car is even slightly in motion.
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.
How many miles do you hope to get out of your car? Today's vehicles, with proper maintenance and quick repair of problems as soon as they arise, can go for several hundred thousand miles.
There are many factors that can cause tire damage but improper inflation is often the main culprit. To avoid this, always keep a tire pressure gauge in your car and check the pressure of all tires frequently.
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.
Have you been wondering what this year's best-selling cars are? Well, wait no more, because the list is out -- and the top two are from Toyota. Check out the graph here: https://cleantechnica.com/2020/04/04/tesla-model-3-7th-best-selling-car-in-usa-19th-best-selling-vehicle/
Did you know that the windshield wiper was first invented in 1903? Though at first they were seen as too big of a distraction.
While car's today are very efficient, they are quite complex so anyone attempting to perform a repair will need special tools. This is in stark contrast to the cars of decades past that only required traditional tools to fix.
What is a Road Force Balancer? It is a special tire machine that balances tires more effectively. It can also detect flaws in a rim and tire, and recommend match-mounting the tire and wheel to counterbalance these imperfections.
To check if your shock absorbers are still good, you’ll need to do a bounce test. This involves pushing down hard on one corner of your vehicle to see how many times that corner bounces. A good shock will arrest the motion after a bounce while a bad one will not be able to counter the movement effectively.
Did you walk out to a parking lot and discover that someone had banged your car's bumper or crumpled a fender? Bring it to us for repairs and to smooth things over.
