2015

  • Great Tips When Restoring Your Older Car


    If you have an older car, you want it to look great and perform well on the street. Both of these things are attainable thanks to these steps.  Take Car to an Auto Service Shop In order to make sure all of the parts are working correctly on your older car, you can take it to an auto service shop (such as Slipstream Autocare). These service shops offer many things in terms of car maintenance.
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  • 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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  • Protecting Your Car's Paint From Damage


    Over the course of your car's lifetime, the vehicle will inevitably suffer some type of surface damage that mars the paint and causes unsightly spots and scratches. While there is nothing you can do about some types of damage such as scratches from minor accidents, you can lessen the chances of other types of problems that affect the overall appearance of your vehicle. The following list highlights some of the most common causes of body paint damage and how to avoid them.
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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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