When the check engine light comes on in your car, you should make an appointment at an auto repair shop as soon as possible to have a car diagnostic test performed. During a car diagnostic test, an auto repair shop will hook your vehicle up to a computer to see what’s wrong with it. You… Read more »
The axles in your car, truck, or SUV have a very important job. They’re responsible for taking power from your transmission and transferring it to your wheels so that your vehicle moves forward when you’re driving. If your axles aren’t working properly, it’ll often make it hard for you and your vehicle to move optimally…. Read more »
Today’s vehicles involve many electrical functions that work thanks to the alternator. If you have a bad alternator, then it’s highly likely your battery is going to lose power and your vehicle won’t start. If you see an alert light on your dashboard showing “ALT,” “GEN,” or a green battery icon, you should bring your… Read more »
When the air conditioner in your car stops working in the spring or summer, you won’t want to spend any time driving around. Sure, you can try to cool your car off by rolling the windows down. However, that’s not going to cut it when it’s especially humid outside. You’ll need to have your AC… Read more »
Are you experiencing delays in acceleration when you’re driving your car? Do you have difficulty when it comes to shifting gears when you’re behind the wheel? Have you noticed that your RPM jumps to a noticeably higher level as you drive? These are all signs that your transmission is slipping, and there are a few… Read more »
Does your vehicle provide you with an unusually bumpy ride every time you get behind the wheel? This is the easiest way to tell you need to replace your car’s shocks and struts. Once the shocks and struts start to go, your car’s suspension will move all over the place when you’re driving. You’ll feel… Read more »
There are few things worse than riding around in a hot car in the summertime with an air conditioner that just won’t work. If you find yourself in this predicament right now, there are a few reasons why your AC might be on the fritz. Check out why you might be dealing with air conditioning… Read more »
Vehicles utilize antifreeze, aka engine coolant, to remove excess heat made by internal combustion engines. This heat gets removed through the radiator. The term antifreeze comes from the idea that the coolant has chemicals in it that keeps it from freezing in cold weather. If did freeze up once the temperature dipped below 32, your… Read more »
Could your body function without blood? Nope. Could your vehicle function without oil? Nope. Traditionally, vehicles needed their oil changed every 3,000 miles. Nowadays, some still do, while others can go 6,000 or even 10,000 miles, depending on how they’re made. Consult your vehicle’s manual to find out how often the oil should be changed…. Read more »
Transmission problems are one issue that no vehicle owner wants to experience. The transmission and engine are usually the two most expensive components to fail on a vehicle, so either one is bad news. Still, not all transmission repairs are expensive and early diagnosis can sometimes save you thousands of dollars in additional costs. These… Read more »
