There are many ways in which you can protect your investment in an automobile.
Some of them are:
• Going in for the services of certified mechanics when it comes to repair and maintenance
• Buying the best possible accessories and products
• Using the right grade of fuel and lubricants
• Going in for an auto extended warranty.
Among the […]
Tires can be a dark and dirty business. I am not referring to organized crime or the black market. I am talking about hidden secrets. If you can get to know a little about your tires, you can become better at tire maintenance and make the streets a little safer for everyone.
D.O.T. Code
Just because you […]
Keeping your car or truck running at optimum efficiency during those cold months depends on proper winter maintenance. A wise man once said, “To fail to prepare is to prepare to fail”. These words have never rang truer than when talking about a man (or woman) and his (or her – I’ not trying to […]
Let’s face it – vehicles just don’t last as long as they used to. Between the higher revving, hotter running powertrains and increased use of plastic components, automobiles wear out way sooner than in decades past. So, what can you do to make your precious “chariot” last just a little longer? Here are a few […]
Why do embarrassing automobile noises seem to occur most frequently when you are driving slowly in a public place? If you want to hear your brakes squeal really loudly, just take a lap through a quiet public park or the drive-thru line of any popular fast food joint. I promise you that they will emit […]
It seems that new cars are getting safer and safer. With the addition of automatic braking systems, collision prevention systems, and blind spot warning systems, new vehicle buyers are finding transportation safer than ever. Nevertheless, drivers that own older vehicles are no less deserving of the latest in vehicle safety. Consider aftermarket safety items that […]
I don’t know how the weather is where you live but in my neck of the woods, fall weather is upon us. Cool evenings and low humidity are a welcome relief from the extreme summer weather of the southeastern U.S. If you live in an area where temperatures plummet to near zero, then you will […]
If you are getting ready to “hit the road” on a long road trip, and long is a relative term, you don’t want to get underway without performing a pre-road trip inspection. Having a road trip check list will help to ensure that you don’t miss anything in your haste to get mobile. Nothing can […]
Vehicle theft is big business in almost every major city in the nation. If you own a vehicle that did not come from the factory with a security system, thieves are licking their chops at the possibility of taking what you have worked so hard to acquire. Classic, vintage, and collector cars are especially vulnerable […]
Nobody knows your vehicle the way you do. If you feel anything out of the ordinary when driving the vehicle, or even when the engine is idling, you should have the vehicle checked by a qualified automotive technician. Vibrations can be symptomatic of a wide variety of problems and can contribute to the detriment of […]
