automotive

  • Gimme A "Brake": 5 Facts About The Pads On Your Car


    Every time you bring your car to a stop, you call on technology that has actually been around for more than a century. Here's a look at five facts about automotive brake pads--those miracles of stopping power that you may take for granted. 1. Who Invented Disc Brakes? A basic version of the disc brake that is used on automobiles today has been around since the late 19th Century. Englishman Frederick William Lanchester received a patent for the disc brake in 1903.
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  • Dispelling Common Myths About Towing Services


    When your car experiences a mechanical failure, it can leave you stranded in a dangerous area. Luckily, there are towing services that can quickly and easily get your car to the repair shop, but many people do not have much experience with these services. Due to this lack of experience, it is not uncommon for some people to believe a couple of myths about having a car towed.  Myth: All-Wheel Drive Cars Require Special Tow Trucks
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  • Your One-Stop Guide To Decoding Car Noises


    When you drive your car, you expect to hear the rumble of the engine, the roar of the tailpipe, and the humming of the tires. However, sometimes an unknown sound creeps in, grabbing your attention. Never ignore strange car noises. The longer you ignore them, the more costly the repairs may be. Here's your one-stop guide to decoding common car noises. Groaning or Knocking When Turning a Corner – If you hear groaning, knocking, or any other type of noise when you're turning a corner, you probably have a problem with the steering linkage.
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  • Staying on the Road and Driving Smoothly - Tips for Maintaining Your Transmission


    American culture has long been centered around the freedom and excitement provided by car ownership and the open road, but all car owners know that that freedom does not come without a price. Your car's maintenance and upkeep can be a constant struggle if you feel uninformed or unfamiliar with the vehicle's systems, and so informing yourself is an important first step. Below, you'll find a guide to some preventative steps you can take to maintain your car's transmission.
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  • 4 Tips For Saving Money On Fleet Maintenance


    As a business owner, you probably spend more on your commercial fleet than you would like. Routine maintenance can be costly enough for one personal vehicle, and it can become much more expensive if you have multiple commercial vehicles to take care of. To help improve your company's profit margin while still taking excellent care of your company vehicles, follow these tips. They can help you save more than you think, and the maintenance on your vehicles won't have to suffer one bit:
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  • 5 Winter Tips That Can Save Your Car's Windshield


    Winter weather can be hard on cars, especially on your front windshield. Your windshield takes the brunt of snow and ice, and it's also exposed to the sand and rock debris spread on roads to make them safer to navigate during icy weather. Knowing a few winter windshield tips can keep your view clear until the weather warms up. Tip #1: Repair Early Rock chips and small cracks may not seem like a big deal right when they happen, but as the temperatures begin to drop in winter they can become a major problem.
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  • 3 Places To Find Used Auto Body Parts


    Does your car need major auto body work? Are you suffering from sticker shock at the expected price? If so, you may want to consider using used parts for the repairs. Very often, a used auto body part can get the job done just as well as a new part. In fact, you may not even be able to tell that the part is used, especially if it's been cleaned or refurbished.
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  • Staying Ahead Of Brake Repair Problems


    Just because a car owner does not possess the skills or tools needed to fix their brakes, that does not mean they cannot possess the knowledge required to predict when something is going to go wrong. Being aware of common signs that your brakes are going bad is an easy way to save yourself a lot of money on additional auto repair bills. Sound Your brakes should never squeal or squeak.
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