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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,…

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…

What is the Name of Your Car Navigation?

March 22, 2013 - Do you have any crazy friends that name their car navigation systems? They often talk to them or scream at them when the navigation system gets them lost? You know what I mean, right? Back when GPS systems first came out a lot of people named their GPS. Whether it was…

If My Alternator Dies, Is My Car Next?

March 21, 2013 - No, I’m not saying if you alternator dies that your whole car is going to go kerplunk. I am saying, however, if your alternator goes completely out on you, you are likely to wind up stranded. In case you’re not that familiar with car parts, this is one part that you…

AC Blowing but NOT Cool? Check out the Expansion Valve

A/C Tips

Your vehicle air conditioning system is pretty dependent on all the parts in the AC system. If something isn’t working, then you can bet you are going to know it on those hot, hot summer days. Your AC expansion valve is a pretty simple part in concept, but it has a very important job when…

How Important is an AC Compressor?

March 19, 2013 - Is your AC compressor really that important? Well, that depends. Do you want to have cool air blowing in your vehicle? If your answer is yes, then yes, your AC compressor is that important. Think of it like this. This is the heart of your air conditioning (AC) system. Is your…

Your ABS Pump May be Your Best Friend

March 13, 2013 - Some folks may not think about the intricacies involved in vehicular safety, but it’s a good thing that others do. Over the last several decades, engineers and researchers attached to the automotive industry have consistently worked to improve your vehicle safety. One of those outcomes has been the steady improvement of…

Your ABS Sensor can Save Your Life

March 14, 2013 - A deer races across the road in front of you. Without even thinking, all of your instincts take over. Your heart rate escalates, your blood pressure goes up, and without even thinking you begin to take control. You slam the brakes and begin to swerve. You don’t think. You don’t have…

Suspension Compressor Problems: BUMPS harder than they used to be?

March 12, 2013 - If your vehicle suddenly starts riding harder than it used to, you might have a suspension compressor problem. If the bumps and knocks on the road seem to be causing more bumps and bruises, you might have a suspension compressor problem. Maybe you hear the pump kicking in and running all…