suspension
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
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
Shock and strut replacement
If you’re out on the highway and you’re feeling every crack in the road and every pebble you drive over, chances are that your shocks or struts are worn out and need to be replaced. Shocks and struts perform the same basic function – dampening road vibration. When they wear
Dealing with a “new” car
Recently, I wrote about my wife’s “new” car. After rolling over the sixth digit on the odometer a third time, it just seemed like it was a good idea to put her in a car with less than 320,000 miles on it. As well as I’ve maintained that car, it’s
Inspections – A Necessary Evil
When it comes down to ways I’d choose to spend my time, taking my car in for its annual state inspection ranks right up there with going to the dentist and going in for jury duty. But, where I live, it’s a requirement. My last inspection was over a year