First and foremost, always carry a good set of jumper cables in your car. It is much easier to find someone willing to help if you have all the necessary equipment. Secondly, take a few minutes to read or watch a tutorial on how to safely jump your battery. Our post, Jump-Starting Your Car, is […]
In the somewhat recent past, vehicles had multiple belts, each controlling one specific component. Conversely, almost all cars on the road nowadays have one, long, winding belt—the serpentine belt—which operates the air conditioner, alternator, power steering pump, and sometimes the water pump. There are a few models that have a second belt to control select […]
When wiper blades no longer make proper contact with the windshield surface, they can begin to squeak. You will notice smears or streaks that will reduce driving visibility. How Often Should You Change Wiper Blades?You generally want to change your wiper blades every 6-12 months. Weather or other seasonal conditions may require you to change […]
Every year, road traffic crashes kill about 1.24 million people and more than one fifth of these deaths occur among pedestrians. Pedestrian traffic accidents can be preventable. Bikers, drivers, and pedestrians should make road safety a priority for all who share the road. We’d like to draw attention to pedestrian road safety to reduce pedestrian […]
It does not much matter what type of vehicle that you own and drive; it will only be as good as the sum of its components. This means everything, from engine, through transmission to wheels and tires; plus bodywork and electrical systems (and, these days, electronic computerized controllers and diagnostics). All of these will require […]
Owning a car can be expensive, but the weather, convenience, children, work, hobbies, and more give us so many reasons to own one. Did you know that the average person will spend over $500,000 on vehicles and vehicle-related expenses over their lifetime? While cars are a necessity for most of us; fortunately, there are ways […]
In this day and age, whenever your automobile “gives up the ghost”, you cannot just dump it by the roadside, nor do you want it rusting on your property. This means that we have to find a way of disposing of our depreciated vehicles. The Car Crusher This is a machine for reducing the volume […]
Did you know that over half of all fatal motorcycle crashes involve another vehicle? Unfortunately, most of time, the car or truck driver and not the motorcyclist, is at fault. Given summer weather and the increase of motorcycle use, drivers need to be aware that in addition to trucks and other car drivers, motorcycle drivers […]
Getting to ride in the front seat is a rite of passage for many. Can you remember when you started riding in the front seat? Your answers may vary greatly. Lets take a look at the proper safety precautions when it comes to kids riding in the front seat. Safety When properly installed and used, […]
In order to protect the life of your car and its engine, car owners must change the oil and oil filter regularly. Luckily, when it comes to car maintenance, oil changes are quick and inexpensive. You can even do it yourself for those of you who enjoy getting your hands dirty and take pride in […]