Three Reasons a DIY Windshield Repair Kit Costs More Than You Think

5 October 2016
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A professional windshield chip repair may come with a seemingly high price tag, but at least it's upfront about it. A DIY repair kit may have a high cost as well, but it claims to be ultra-cheap, so you may not realize how much it's costing you until it's too late. Here are three reasons the DIY solution may end up costing you more than you imagined it would. 1. It may require hours of your valuable time Read More

Rusted Brake Rotors? Here’s What You Can Do

25 August 2016
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It's common to see specks of rust, or even large concentrations of rust, on the brake rotors of your vehicle. While you might feel highly concerned upon noticing this issue, it's important to know that this is more of a visual concern than a performance one; rusty rotors don't look very nice, but in most cases, the rust will not affect the vehicle's ability to brake in a timely manner. However, if you want to remove the rust because you don't like how it looks, you have several options available to you. Read More

Just Moved To A New City And Need A Mechanic? Use An Oil Change As A Testing Tool

10 August 2016
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Many people will live in the same city for their entire life because it is familiar. But, if you took the leap to try out life in a different city, you may be feeling both nervous and excited. It means you have to find everything over again, including delicious restaurants, excellent healthcare professionals, and, last but not least, a great mechanic that you can fully rely on with your vehicle. You can use a basic oil change as a perfect opportunity to test out a mechanic and find one you are comfortable with. Read More

Three Options To Consider Before Driving In Wintery Weather On A Regular Basis

27 July 2016
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If you are planning to move to an area that has very snowy weather during the cold winter months, you need to be sure to properly prepare for driving in the wintery weather. If you have never lived in an area that has a lot of snow, you may not realize that there are many different options for your tires when it comes to driving in snow and ice. The guide below walks you through information you need to know about the three most common options for safe driving in wintery weather. Read More

About The Cause Of A Car Constantly Overheating

11 May 2016
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Are you only able to drive your car for a few miles before it begins to overheat to the point of you having to pull over until it cools off? There are a few different things that can go wrong with the cooling system and cause a car to constantly overheat, but the most serious problem is often a bad radiator. Below, you will discover a few of the things that can cause a car to overheat so you will know how to go about resolving the problem. Read More

Learning All About Automotive Diagnostics

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Hi there, my name is Sadie Holman. I want to share my knowledge about automotive diagnostic procedures. Modern vehicles use a network of electronic sensors and parts to run everything from the fuel system to transmission. This network relays information directly to the onboard computer. Technicians must locate the dongle for the computer and hook up a scanner to diagnose part failures. I will discuss this procedure in more detail and share fault code information that leads to a sure diagnosis. I will also explore past ways of diagnosing automotive problems concerning carburetors and other mechanical systems. The information on this site should come in handy the next time your car starts acting up. Thank you for visiting.