How Your Mechanic Could Save Your Life

Posted on 8 September 2017

Auto mechanics shoulder a lot of responsibility with the proper functioning of your car. What you may not know is that they are superheroes in disguise. They can save your life, when and where you least expect it. Here is how. Recall Notices If you do not receive a recall notice on your vehicle, or you simply lost it and forgot it, your mechanic could save your life. Most recall notices are sent because the dangers noted are potentially life-threatening if the affected vehicles are not repaired. [Read More]

Understand Why Your Car's Manual Transmission Needs These Preventive-Maintenance Jobs Done

Posted on 5 October 2016

The transmission system is one of the most important parts of the car, since it ensures that the power generated by the engine reaches the car's tires. Some people think that an automatic transmission is more fragile than a manual transmission, but this doesn't mean that the manual transmission doesn't require maintenance. Here are two forms of preventive maintenance that every manual car should undergo. Adjusting the Clutch Pedal In manual-transmission cars, the clutch transfers power from the engine to the gearbox. [Read More]

Curbs And Parking Barriers: How They Hurt Your Car

Posted on 25 August 2016

Everyone does it: You turn too sharply or forget that a particular parking lot has barriers instead of just painted lines. Your car shakes, and you hear a grinding noise. Most people simply grimace and write off the experience as carelessness. However, a simple curb bump can cause more damage than you might think. When you miscalculate in this way, you need to check for damage and also learn prevention techniques. [Read More]

If Your Car Is Over Five Years Old, It's Time To Check The Radiator Hoses

Posted on 9 August 2016

Radiator hoses take a beating over time, and it's not as easy to tell when they are going bad anymore. Back in the old days, radiator hoses would develop bumps or exterior cracks that you could easily see before they sprang a leak. Nowadays, radiator hoses wear from the inside out and the potential for spotting an imminent failure is not as easy to do. If your car is five years old or older or has close to 100,000 miles on it, you should inspect and replace deteriorating radiator hoses before they break and leave you stranded. [Read More]

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Exploring Automotive Electrical Faults

Hello, my name is Miranda Strendart. My website is all about electrical problems found in cars, trucks and vans. My first brand new car developed electrical issues a few months after I made the purchase. Although the repairs were covered under warranty, I wanted to know all about the faults in the electrical system. I watched closely as the skilled technician replaced a number of sensors and wires. I learned about different ways techs pinpoint and diagnose vehicle problems. I want to share the knowledge I gained throughout that process. My site will feature information about faults and failures at the sensors, wires and other related components. I will also explore the various automotive components that run using electrical signals. Thanks.

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