Your car’s alternator plays a very important role in almost every single electrical function in your car. Whether you’re starting up your car or turning on your interior lights or radio, your alternator is going to be involved. With this in mind, you should look out for signs of problems with your alternator and consider… Read more »
Posts By: Ed Fawcett Jr
Here’s Why You Should Schedule a Car Tune-Up With Your Mechanic
There are far too many vehicle owners who only bring their cars, trucks, and SUVs to an auto repair shop when they need to have something fixed. They don’t always get around to scheduling tune-ups for their vehicles. If you haven’t taken your car in for a tune-up in a long time now, consider changing… Read more »
Which Car Repairs Should You Leave to Professionals?
In an effort to save a little bit of money, you might be tempted to try certain car repairs on your own. However, if you don’t know what you’re doing when you pop open your car’s hood, you could end up making a minor problem much worse. What’s more, you could also put yourself into… Read more »
Do the Belts and Hoses in My Car Need to Be Replaced?
The different belts and hoses that are situated on the inside of your car aren’t going to last forever. From your timing belt and serpentine belt to your heating hose and coolant hose, all of your various belts and hoses are made of rubber. This means that they’re going to constantly be at war with… Read more »
How to Extend the Life of Your ATV
Do you want to ensure that your ATV lasts for 10, 15, or maybe even 20 years? You’re going to need to make a consistent plan to maintain it. Whether you use it almost every day or every once in awhile, you can get plenty of mileage out of an ATV when it’s well-maintained over… Read more »
Do I Need New Windshield Wiper Blades?
Have you noticed the windshield wipers on your car seem to struggle to clear off your windshield when it’s raining outside? This could put you, your passengers, and other drivers in danger if you don’t do something about it. You should strongly consider replacing your windshield wiper blades right away. Here are several other signs… Read more »
Here’s What a Car Diagnostics Test Will Tell You
When the check engine light comes on in your car, you should make an appointment at an auto repair shop as soon as possible to have a car diagnostic test performed. During a car diagnostic test, an auto repair shop will hook your vehicle up to a computer to see what’s wrong with it. You… Read more »
What Does it Mean to ASE Certified?
Do you need to have a repair made to your vehicle? You should always make sure the automotive technician who works on your car, truck, or SUV is ASE certified. A mechanic who has obtained their Automotive Service Excellence Certification has gone through the proper training when it comes to working on cars and shown… Read more »
Does my Car Need Axel Repairs?
The axles in your car, truck, or SUV have a very important job. They’re responsible for taking power from your transmission and transferring it to your wheels so that your vehicle moves forward when you’re driving. If your axles aren’t working properly, it’ll often make it hard for you and your vehicle to move optimally…. Read more »
Does My Vehicle Have an Alternator Problem?
Today’s vehicles involve many electrical functions that work thanks to the alternator. If you have a bad alternator, then it’s highly likely your battery is going to lose power and your vehicle won’t start. If you see an alert light on your dashboard showing “ALT,” “GEN,” or a green battery icon, you should bring your… Read more »