An unbalanced drive shaft does more than just cause vibration in your truck. It can also end up causing damage to your transmission or the rear end of your truck. A driveline expert can make sure your drive shaft is completely balanced, so you don’t need to worry.
If you have a car repair looming, consider buying your parts used or rebuilt rather than new. Not only can this save you a considerable amount of money, but oftentimes, it is easier and faster to procure used parts as well.
Different states will have different requirements for lights on emergency vehicles, and it can sometimes be tricky to keep track. Fortunately, auto lighting specialists stay on top of changes to the regulations and can help make sure that you’re in compliance.
Wondering whether you need a new air filter? These usually need to be replaced every 5,000 miles, but there's another method to see if it's old. Shine a flashlight from inside out of your air filter. If you can't see any light, then it's time to replace your filter.
Safari light bars are attached along the bottom of a car or truck with a mounting kit that holds them neatly in place. SUVs and compact and mid-sized cars are best served by Safari lights, which usually hold 2 or 3 lights.
Automotive history: The first self-propelled car capable of carrying passengers was invented in France in 1769. However, nearly a century earlier, Flemish Jesuit missionary Ferdinand Verbiest designed a self-propelled vehicle while in China. His vehicle was on a small scale, though, and unable to carry passengers.
Want to always make sure that you have the right parts when you and your customers need them? We’ll be able to help you analyze your part use to help you figure out the best schedule for ordering replacement parts.
Headers can be tricky because of the range of specifications for them. We can offer expert guidance and advice to help you select and install headers that will give you optimal performance.
What are the six most common parts that are used for car restoration and refurbishment? The engine, the transmission, the steering, parts for the braking system, the suspension, and the exhaust. Fortunately, these parts are often a snap to find in rebuilt or gently used conditions.
While anybody can buy and clamp-on a new exhaust tip, it has a couple of serious problems: they can loosen and fall off from vibrations, and they are easily stolen. Having your tip properly welded will prevent both of these problems.
One of the biggest advantages of shopping for aftermarket auto parts is that you will enjoy the convenience of being able to get a hold of the part immediately. This can make the repair process much quicker, as well as much simpler.
Did you know that most Americans will spend about two weeks of their lives stopped at red lights? When you’re not at stoplights, make sure your car is hitting top speeds. Call us with your import parts needs.
Did you know that the clear coats and hot waxes applied at automatic car washes could damage the rubber blades of your vehicle’s windshield wipers? Check their condition periodically and replace them with new ones if they do not clean as well as they should.
Plastic auto parts are widely used in fuel, fluid handling and high heat systems. Contrary to popular perception, properly engineered plastic components are often stronger, equally heat resistant and more chemical resistant than the metal parts they’re designed to replace.
As gas prices rise, maintenance to vehicles can be pricey. However, using used and rebuilt auto parts can help you save on your repair costs.
You can give your late-model pickup the look and feel of a NASCAR beauty. “Muscle” truck exhaust systems will improve the appearance and performance of your truck without damaging your wallet.
Wanna play in the mud but not get dirty? You can get an idea if the bottom of the bog is soft and deep or firm and relatively shallow. Hip waders can be useful for this purpose and they can keep you from getting dirty when the time comes to do extraction.
To maximize the performance of your vehicle, you will need to go with a muffler based on the needs of your specific vehicle. It’s best to consult a professional to determine the best performance muffler for your particular car, truck, or SUV.
It can be easy to concentrate on the fuel getting into the engine and being processed by it, but it's also important what happens after the fuel has been burnt. An auto parts expert can give you the exhaust parts you need to make your car more efficient or more powerful.
High performance exhaust headers are best applied to drivers who want speed on the open road, but low performance exhaust headers are best for faster acceleration and faster acceleration with heavy loads – both headers though will increase the engine’s performance.
The Electric Vehicle Company, based in Hartford, Connecticut, produced the first electric headlamps in 1898. Like the systems before that though, they had numerous disadvantages that blocked companies from adopting and improving it.
We understand that not everyone on the road who wants a quiet drive can afford to pay top dollar for a new luxury car. When you’re ready for a quiet, peaceful drive, we may be able to help you design a custom muffler that will rival any you’d find on a luxury car lot.
Most catalytic converter failures can be traced to two common causes: Rust, corrosion or damage has caused a leak; or the converter has become blocked due to carbon buildup or a damaged baffle or catalyst.
What are just a few benefits of using LED automotive lights? LED auto lights – including emergency lights – are compatible with other types of vehicle lighting systems and extremely easy to install, are available in a wide range of bulb sizes and colors and are well known for their superior longevity.
