Auto Wheel Alignment Explained

Unfortunately, a lot of car owners don’t really care about wheel alignment. They feel that as long as their car’s wheels are turning, then there’s no problem. Yes, the wheels will continue to turn even if there’s an alignment issue. However, it’s not really a good idea to continue driving a car with an alignment issue.

How to Take Care of Your Car’s Paint Job

It’s important to care for your car’s paint; it’s the skin and ultimate protection from rusting metal, not to mention how nice shiny paint looks, no matter what body style or year of the car. If you neglect your car’s finish, the harmful elements such as bird droppings, tree sap, pollen, brake dust, etc., oxidize,…

How to Test Your Spark Plugs

Engine misfires are fairly common among older or ill-maintained engines; but even fairly new cars fail to start if their spark plugs don’t produce the “spark” required to start an engine. Like any engine component, spark plugs can wear out over time. Spark plugs make sure that combustion is provided in the engine while all…

Top 5 Ways to Make Your Car Run Forever

As car owners, it is our goal to try to keep our car to be fully functional as long as possible and this is why we need companies that provide auto repair services. Remember that our car is probably one of the most important investments that we have in our life, so it is just…

5 Summer Car Maintenance Tips

The summer months often mean long cross-country drives. But whether you’re driving alongside your friends, your family or just on your own, it’s important to get your car ready for the hotter weather, the drier roads and the long drives. Fortunately, there are a number of steps you can take to make sure your car’s…

How to Change Your Car Battery

While there are worse things in the world than getting stranded with a dead car battery, a majority of drivers still don’t know how to switch one out. In fact, most motorists still rely on mobile battery services to get their car back up and running. But you can save yourself anywhere between a few…

Why Cars Overheat and How to Prevent It

It’s only natural for a car engine to generate heat. It’s similar to how our own bodies heat up after an intense work out. The more power our engine expends, the more heat it generates. The problem isn’t so much that our engines heat up, but that if it heats up too much it can…

Repairing Your Own Car: Auto Body Repairing Tips

There are countless resources to help you repair your own car. For simple dents and scratches, you can save yourself the hassle of hauling your car into a professional garage by simply repairing the damage yourself. For those of you who don’t know their paint from their polish, here are some handy tips when doing…

How to Tell If Your Car Needs Wheel Alignment

All cars run on wheels; that much is obvious. But outside of the tires themselves, not too much attention is paid to proper wheel care and maintenance. If left unmaintained and uncared for, a car’s wheels are bound to skew out of alignment. This is when either the front or rear wheels are not perfectly…

Top Ten Car Repair Questions

It’s okay to ask questions when your car is in need of repairs, especially if you’re potentially spending hundreds of dollars in repair fees. But you’re not alone. Here are the ten most common car repair questions from car owners, along with some general answers from mechanics themselves. 10. Does my car need a tune…