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How To Detail Your Car

April 11, 2013 - Detailing your car can seem like a huge task. With so many details to cover, many may decide to let a professional auto detailer handle the job. For those do-it-yourselfers out there, you’ll find that detailing the car isn’t such a daunting task, as long as you have the right supplies. …

Reasons Why Cars Fail Emmisions Tests

April 10, 2013 -Emissions test failure can occur for a variety of reasons. Often, the emissions part of the test is only a part of the overall test, which also checks for safety issues. If this is the case then a ton of simple things from dysfunctional brake lights or head lights, tires with treads…

Checklist for car maintenance with three red checkmarks on a clipboard

Regular Checklist for Your Car

April 8, 2013 - Though your car may be running in excellent shape and presents no obvious warning signs that prompt you to have it serviced – regular routine maintenance needs to be performed to make sure that your car is continuously running in top notch condition. Procedures such as oil changes, tune-ups, and tire…

Signs That Your Car is Having Transmission Trouble

April 5, 2013 - Your vehicle’s transmission is one of the most important parts of your car, as it regulates the speed and overall movement. If the transmission isn’t working properly, there’s a huge potential that there will be problems while driving the car forward or in reverse – if it drives at all. Having…

Black offroad LED light bar with silver housings and mounting bracket

Offroading At Night

April 4, 2013 - Offroading can be a wildly exhilarating activity. It can be even more exciting when you do it in the darkness of night. However, like many things performed in the dark, the probability for danger increases. By implementing a couple of basic safety measures, these risks can be largely avoided in order…

Screwdriver and wrench, tools for DIY repairs and home maintenance.

You May Be Able To Fix More Than You Think

April 2, 2013 - Repair manuals like Chilton, Haynes, and Clymer have been around for over 50 years and have eased the pain of auto repairs on many a man and woman both old and young. The Haynes, in particular, holds a special place in my memory regarding an adventure with a Hyundai Excel. Yes,…

Red 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible with chrome wheels.

Convertibles Are Not Just For Baby Boomers

April 1, 2013 - Yep, it’s that time of year again. You can see it happening throughout the nation. Well, at least anywhere the temperatures are beginning to creep toward spring. Look at the front corner lot of any car dealership and you’ll see them starting to make their appearance. Automobile dealers are just like…

Close-up of a new automotive wheel bearing, essential for wheel hub assembly.

Is My Wheel Hub Assembly Or Are My Wheel Bearings Bad?

March 29, 2013 - So, you’re hearing noises again? Hmm, yep there is probably an issue if you are hearing a grinding sound coming from your wheels. Whether it’s just one or all, you got to check out the issue. Do you hear whirring or grinding in your wheels? Maybe you hear a whining, squeal,…

New car radiator for engine cooling system maintenance

Radiator Maintenance

March 28, 2013 - Okay so the radiator is not the most glamorous of car parts I’ll admit it. BUT, you will notice when it is not working correctly. How would you know if it’s not functioning correctly? Great question! - Car Smells Hot - Overheating Temperature Gauge - Steam Coming From Under The Hood…

Wheel Hub Replacement

March 25, 2013 - A wheel hub assembly is an important part of your vehicle. If you feel a wobbling sensation coming from any of your car's wheels, odds are your wheel hub has worn out. This vibrating will get worse and worse until you replace the wheel hub. Replacing a wheel hub assembly is…