Wheel bearings aren’t thought about often… until they start to make some noise or give you some trouble. The wheel bearings are designed to reduce friction as your wheels are spinning. Without them, your wheels would seize up, causing an accident. The thing about wheel bearings is they start “talking” to you when they begin to wear out. This blog post will go through some of the more common signs of bad wheel bearings so you can have them replaced before something tragic happens on the road.
There seems to be a good deal of confusion surrounding vehicle warranties and how they apply to maintenance and repair. When you bought or leased your new vehicle, you may have been told you must bring it back to the dealership for all its maintenance and repairs. You may have also been led to believe that if you didn’t bring it to the dealership, you would void the manufacturer’s warranty. This is untrue. In reality, according to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, it is illegal for manufacturers or dealers to claim your warranty becomes void when someone other than the dealer does the work. Here we have answers to some of the frequently-asked questions about manufacturer warranties.
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The Car Care Council set the months of April and October as National Car Care Month as reminders for car owners to get their vehicles ready for the change of seasons. Sadly, some people don’t heed the advice of preventive maintenance and they end up with all sorts of car repair bills and vehicle breakdowns. Here’s a fact. If you take proper care of your vehicle, you will avoid unexpected repair bills, your vehicle will run better, you will feel confident that it’s safe to drive, and it will last longer. This blog post will provide you with some simple steps to taking proper care of your vehicle.
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Know what can drain your bank account? Unexpected and expensive car repairs. While it is impossible to completely eliminate automotive repair expenses, you can reduce the likelihood of dealing with more expensive car repairs. The way to minimize these unforeseen expenses is to maintain and replace car parts before they break. Regular maintenance gives your auto technician the ability to notify you when a part should be replaced. Properly maintaining your vehicle will also extend engine life. That’s a good thing, especially if your goal is to avoid car payments. This blog post will list the 7 most expensive car repairs and how you can keep them running optimally.
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When most people hear the words “exhaust system,” they think of the muffler and tailpipe. There is a lot more to the exhaust system than you may realize. These two parts are actually components in an important engine system designed to protect you and your passengers from exposure to harmful exhaust gases. In this blog post, you will learn about the exhaust system and how to tell if you need exhaust system repair. You’ll also learn about exhaust system maintenance.
Fuel filters and fuel injectors… how much do you know about them? If the thought of having your vehicle’s fuel system cleaned seems foreign to you, you’re not alone. The majority of vehicle owners don’t give the maintenance of the fuel system much thought, until they begin to have problems with engine performance. A fuel system that becomes dirty or compromised can greatly affect power, performance and fuel economy. And, not only will you be spending more at the pumps, you will end up having to replace other engine parts prematurely and/or needlessly.
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There are so many different warning lights on the dashboard that it can sometimes be confusing. If you have ever had the Tire Air Pressure Warning light come on, you may have wondered what it means and how you should handle it. This blog post will answer many, if not all of the questions you may have about the Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
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The kids are back in school and Fall is just around the corner. That means more carpooling and driving the kids back and forth to after-school activities and the temperatures will start to fall. When a season changes, it’s time to make sure your vehicle is ready for the next. Fall weather will soon lead into colder winter conditions that can be harsh on a vehicle. You can make sure your car, truck or van is safe and reliable by following these six practical fall car maintenance tips.
Most people don’t think of their vehicle tires as being safety features, but they are. In fact, they are so important that any neglect to them can become a major safety hazard. Many are driving around right now on tires that are underinflated (statistics show 1 in 4 have at least one underinflated tire). According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2016, 733 people died as a result of a tire malfunction. Only 19% of drivers properly check and inflate their tires. These are just a few statistics that show car owners aren’t caring for their vehicle tires in the ways they should. Improved safety, handling and gas mileage come along with proper maintenance. The following tips will assist you.
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Each warning light on your dashboard is there to communicate a specific message to you. Yellow (or orange) lights, like the Check Engine Light, are letting you know there is a problem that needs to be addressed but it’s not an emergency. Lights that are “red” in color, like the brake warning light, are much different. Red lights are telling you that there is something critical going on and if you continue to drive, things will only get worse. When a red-colored warning light comes on your dashboard, you should safely pull off to the side of the road and call for a tow. This is especially true for the brake warning light – it’s letting you know you need brake repair.
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