Car Repair Tips

If you were to rewind a decade ago, you would notice that car cleaning wasn’t something that was given a great deal of thought. At least, not when it came to budget cars. Car owners would wash their cars once a week with a detergent or dishwashing liquid and some would make an effort to […]

For various reasons people find themselves in situations where they need to go away, leaving their vehicle behind. Whether for an extended vacation, or a job in a new location, the need for storing the car rises and with this need comes certain important factors that need to be kept in mind. The most important

Imagine driving into the local dealership for an engine oil change and finding out that your car requires repairs worth hundreds of dollars? Car repairs and maintenance have a way of sneaking up on car owners and the cost of repairs can range from a few dollars to thousands of dollars. So it makes sense

After a grueling accident all you remember is the mangled mess your car was in. A couple of weeks from the day it was towed when you go to pick it up from the body shop, you get the chance to inspect your vehicle. But do you know what you need to be looking for?

A dead car battery is possibly a car owner’s biggest fear. People dread a dead car battery because it happens unexpectedly without any warning. You may be driving on a highway and this can happen to you, leaving you stranded. A dead car battery is not something like a flat tire that you can replace

Not everyone can afford to buy a brand new car. So, many people press the button to buy a used car from a dealership. There is nothing wrong with investing in a used car, as long as you make an informed decision. Make sure you check the car thoroughly. Get a professional to check the

Many car parts show the need for repair or replacement during routine service checks or by clear warning signs that something is wrong. However, a worn timing belt is easy to ignore, often showing no symptoms until it is too late, and the belt breaks. This could seriously damage other engine parts and pose a

Powering steering once was considered a luxury that was to be had in only the finest automobiles. Today, it is a piece of equipment that is expected to come in every vehicle, which is why it is almost never listed in the standard equipment for different models. We have taken power steering for granted so

So, you’ve picked out an awesome new car stereo to replace your old one, but you’re not really sure where to begin with the installation. The good news is that anyone who has a few basic tools, some rudimentary mechanical knowledge, and who knows their way around their car can easily perform the installation themselves.

The Clean Air Act of 1970, as amended in 1990, called for vast changes to the law including an extended warranty of sorts. This little known provision of the law extends the warranty period to 8 years and 80,000 miles, which has the potential to same consumers money on big ticket replacement parts like the