If you care about your car, truck or van, then you make it a point to provide proper maintenance for it, right? Although we all want our cars to last, many of us do not take maintenance tasks as seriously as we should. One of the reasons we may not realize just how important some… Read more »
Custom Fabrication for Your Custom Vehicle
Do you have a custom vehicle that you have spent years working on to get it exactly the way you want it? Then you might be a little bit apprehensive about handing the keys to it over to an auto repair shop, and rightfully so! If you hand those keys over to the wrong shop,… Read more »
New Year’s Resolutions for You and Your Car in 2017
As 2016 draws to a close, it’s time for most of us to make resolutions to better ourselves in the new year. As a car or truck, it’s also a good time to commit to taking better care of your vehicle better or to be more diligent about keeping it clean. Here are four solid… Read more »
Good to Go: Auto Maintenance Before Your Holiday Trip
It’s that time of year again – the holiday season! It’s a time of presents, memories and, of course, long road trips to visit your loved ones. Some family members live farther away than others, and if you are traveling a long distance, preparing your car is essential. The best way to ensure that your… Read more »
Belts and Hoses: How Frequently Should They Be Replaced?
The belts and hoses in your car are vital in having it operate properly. If one were to deteriorate and break, it could create quite a big headache for you. That’s why it is important to keep up on their maintenance and replacement. When it comes to your hoses, most automakers – and even many… Read more »
Understanding Electrical: Batteries, Spark Plugs, Alternators and Starters
Modern automobiles are technological marvels, and most new vehicles will run reliably for many years, provided they receive routine maintenance. With all of the new technology in cars today, there are many more wires – and more sophisticated systems – included in a vehicle. It is easy to take these complex electrical parts of your… Read more »
Putting It In Drive: Differences Between 2-Wheel, 4-Wheel and All-Wheel
Most people have heard the terms “two-wheel drive,” “four-wheel drive,” and “all-wheel drive” when shopping for vehicles, but the average driver probably doesn’t know exactly the differences between each of these types of drive. It’s important to learn more about the mechanical differences between each of them, though, because each type of vehicle will need… Read more »
How Often Should You Flush Your Coolant?
With car fluids such as gas and windshield wiper fluid always getting our attention, it can be easy to forget about your vehicle’s coolant. The problem is, however, that when you neglect the cooling system, it can turn into a real issue for your car, so it’s important to flush your vehicle’s coolant on schedule…. Read more »
Know the Different Signs of a Bad Differential
You might not know a whole lot about the differential located inside of your vehicle, but it’s actually one of the most important components of your car or truck. The differential allows your vehicle to drive smoothly when you’re making a turn or maneuvering on the road. The differential is a gearbox positioned on your… Read more »
Fuel Filters: What Do They Do?
If you drive a vehicle on a daily basis, the chances are that you have heard of a fuel filter before. Whether you heard about it casually, or your mechanic told that you need a new one, most of us have heard the term and understand that it is an important part of our vehicle…. Read more »