It’s vital that you have regular brake maintenance performed to remain safe on the road. Once you understand the process and what needs to be accomplished, you’ll know when to take your car in for brake service. Each component of your brake system needs attention. There are five to think about: the master cylinder, lines, […]
Generally speaking, most drivers, on any given day, pay little if any attention their brakes. That is until something goes wrong—a squealing or grinding noise, the feel of a soft brake pedal, a strange smell or one of those annoying lights glowing on the dashboard. Today’s brake systems, especially since the 2004 mandate that all […]
Ensuring your car’s maintenance is important all year around. However, it becomes even more essential when the seasons change and the condition of your car components and the road changes with them. At PA Auto Inspection, our priority is the safety of you and your family on the road. To help keep your vehicle running […]
Understanding a Car’s Tires A car’s tires are vital parts that have direct interactions with roads. Tires are important for a vehicle’s safety, handling, ride, and braking. To ensure that your car’s tires are performing optimally, they need to have the right air pressure, balance, and tread depth, along with proper alignment. To ensure your […]
For some, driving is a fun way to pass the time; for others, it is a mode for transportation to and from work on a daily basis, while for many it’s a little bit of both. Regardless of the reason why you bought a car, paying the dealership and driving your car from the lot […]
While the use of electric vehicles (EVs) is being encouraged for obvious reasons, the majority of vehicles that you see on the roads still use the internal combustion engine (ICE). As anybody who owns one of these vehicles knows, both diesel-powered and gasoline-powered engines require a fair amount of upkeep and maintenance to keep the […]
It is a heavenly day outside – the sun is peeping from behind the clouds, and the temperature is just perfect. You open your car door and get inside, all set for a productive day at work. Unfortunately, the engine coughs and sputters, but your car refuses to start. There are numerous reasons why a […]
As Americans, we love to drive. In fact, the average household spends around $4,000 just on fuel for their car every year. If you, like most folks, drive up to the gas station, you may have noticed that there are quite a few options available. Despite that, many tend to use the same type of […]
When it comes to taking care of our vehicles’ fluids, it is “out of sight, out of mind” for many of us. However, the fluid is essential to your vehicle’s smooth running and if there is something wrong with it, your vehicle may not be able to start or worse, become unsafe to drive on […]
Have you ever been stuck in a situation where you put your keys in the ignition, and all that you hear is some sputtering? Or maybe you hear nothing but your car doesn’t start either. If yes, then it means that you have experienced your car battery dying. You must be aware that car battery […]