A popular belief among car owners is that they need to let their car warm-up for several minutes before setting out on their drive. The idea behind this is to let the car’s engine get up to temperature by running idle for a few minutes, all to protect the engine’s longevity and performance. The reality […]
While the heating and the air conditioning systems in your car are connected, they are two different systems and function separately. Nonetheless, like every part or system in a vehicle, car owners need to take care of the heating and A/C systems. Regular maintenance is of utmost importance to keep both systems in good working […]
Car fluids play a key role in ensuring that your vehicle runs optimally. Sometimes, after parking your car in a spot for a while, you may notice liquid spots underneath your vehicle. This is a clear indicator that some type of car fluid is leaking. This article will mainly discuss the most common type of […]
When you have a car, you need to know how to take care of it. You’ll want to make sure that you understand the various things that can go wrong with it and when you need to get it repaired. One of the parts of a car that you need to keep an eye on […]
Whether your vehicle has a manual or automatic transmission, it experiences a considerable amount of wear and tear over time. The transmission system will transfer power from the car engine to its wheels, so as you can imagine, there’s a lot of stress on its components. Your vehicle moves forward or backward because of this […]
Cars are our very faithful servants, and they serve according to the attention and care we give them. It is easy to own a vehicle for many years without experiencing any major mechanical breakdown if you maintain it regularly. This article has combined some preventative car maintenance tips that will help you to keep your […]
1. Corrosion The salt that road crews use for melting the snow on the streets can damage the metal body of your car. The more you drive your car in the winter, the more the salt that will stick to it, especially to the brakes, wheel wells, and undercarriage. To counter this, you should wash […]
If you are like many drivers, you probably cringe at the thought of your check engine light being on. While this is not an ideal situation, it can be less frustrating if you have an understanding of how this situation should be handled. Keep reading if you wish to gain more insight into this very […]
You can save hundreds of dollars over the life of your vehicle if you know how to perform basic maintenance tasks such as changing your oil or air filter. However, some vehicle repair jobs are too complicated for you to do yourself and knowing when to seek the help of professionals is maybe one of […]
Your car is likely your pride and joy. Keeping it that way requires regular servicing, and some proactive maintenance. One thing that a lot of people forget about is their tires. They think that since tires don’t have moving parts, they are not going to need that much attention. When really tires are moving parts […]
