Tech Tips
Sway Bar Replacement Secrets Revealed
As I’ve often mentioned, I’m the primary mechanic on all my cars. If something breaks, I’m the one who’s going to be fixing it. Sometimes, it’s not so much a matter of a part being broken as it is of something being worn out. Such was the case recently when
Easy way to install your shock absorber.
Here are the steps on how to install shock absorbers the easy way: Here are some additional tips for installing shock absorbers: Replacing shock absorbers is a relatively easy task that can be done at home with basic tools. By following these steps, you can ensure that your car’s suspension
Mastering Your Car’s Shifter: Understanding Manual and Automatic Shifters, Common Issues, and Maintenance Tips
A car shifter, also known as a gear stick or gear lever, is a mechanical device that allows the driver of a car to select the desired gear ratio. The shifter is typically located in the center console of the car and is operated by the driver’s hand. There are
Window regulator replacement
Summer is here. For a lot of us, that means driving around with the windows open on a nice day. Sometimes, though, a nice day can quickly take a turn for the worse, in the form of a summer rain storm. That means the windows have to go back up,
Rebuilt Vehicle Title – What is it and the pros and cons of buying a car with a rebuilt title.
A rebuilt vehicle title, also known as a salvage title, is a designation given to a vehicle that has been declared a total loss by an insurance company due to severe damage or theft. When a vehicle is deemed a total loss, it means that the cost to repair it
Automotive wiring basics
Your car isn’t all nuts and bolts. Some systems are dependent on liquids and chemicals, such as the lubrication, cooling, fuel, and brake systems. Other parts of your car are dependent on electrical power. Automotive electrical components are designed to be pretty much plug and play. At least, that’s the
The Benefits of Regular Brake Maintenance
Regular brake maintenance offers several benefits, including: Tips for Maintaining Your Brakes Here are some tips for maintaining your brakes: Conclusion Regular brake maintenance is essential for safe and reliable driving. By understanding how brakes work, recognizing signs that your brakes may need attention, and following our tips for maintaining
Your ABS brake system
It’s hard to believe, but anti-lock, or ABS brakes, weren’t always a standard item. In fact, as recently as thirty years ago, ABS brakes were still considered a premium option available only high end cars. These days, ABS systems are practically as ubiquitous as seat belts, and for the same
An Overview of Vehicle Suspension Types
Even though cars are among the many types of vehicles on our roads today, other vehicle types for instance vans, pickups and buses make up the vehicles we see every day on the road. Since all of them do not have the same weights, sizes and even applications, there has
What you need to know about noisy car brakes
In any equipment or machine, especially a vehicle, any abnormal incident can be a sure sign of a part or system failure. This goes for any visual flaws, a drastic change in usual performance, and any abnormal noise. So if you hear some squealing noise when you hit the brakes