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Reading Time: 3 minutes As a new driver, you’re no doubt excited to get on the road for your first car adventure. Before you… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutes Did you know that a damaged car battery is one of the most dangerous components in your vehicle? Not only… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Any kind of issue concerning your seatbelt should not be taken lightly. Your seatbelt is one of the many things… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Most modern vehicles are equipped with automatic climate control systems that allow you to input a specific target temperature and… Read More

Reading Time: 7 minutes Your vehicle’s A/C compressor is an important part of its A/C system. An inoperative A/C compressor can cause issues with… Read More

Reading Time: 7 minutes The heat can sometimes be unbearable. Imagine having to sit in your car for hours covered in sweat一all because your… Read More

Reading Time: 2 minutes Q: I have a 2012 Ford F-150 with a direct-injected, 3.5L EcoBoost engine. To combat carbon build-up on the valves,… Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minute Q: I have a 2002 Kia Sportage. Recently, my car’s windshield washers stopped working. I can no longer hear the… Read More

Reading Time: 2 minutes Q: I have a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The truck has a minor steering wheel shimmy on the freeway when traveling… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes To keep your brake system in top condition, you usually have to change your brake fluid every two to three… Read More

Reading Time: 2 minutes Brake pedal stoppers are small plastic or rubber pads that are located near the brake pedal assembly. The brake pedal… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes Many of your vehicle’s brake lines are made from stiff steel tubing. This hard material is used because brake fluid… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutes A fogged-up windshield may contribute to poor visibility of the road. This can cause serious accidents, especially at night when… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Paint scuffs are surface-level imperfections caused by contact between the area and different objects. For cars, scuffs can happen when… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Rust is always a threat to your vehicle. No matter the season, parts made of iron or steel are vulnerable… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes An LED light bar is a horizontal crossbar that has multiple LED lights. It’s usually attached to the roof, but… Read More

Reading Time: 6 minutes Brake lights are integral to proper driver-to-driver communication on the road. If your brake lights have stopped working, it’s a… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes Having good visibility at night is critical, so you should always replace your headlight bulbs in pairs when they become… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes If you’ve ever tried fitting an automatic vehicle’s radiator on a manual car, then you probably noticed outlets on the… Read More

Reading Time: 6 minutes Your vehicle’s coolant needs to run at certain temperatures for the engine to function optimally. Vehicles have a temperature gauge… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutes While there are speed density systems (like Chryslers and Jeeps in the 90s and early 2000s) that don’t use a… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Most modern vehicles are equipped with automatic climate control systems that allow you to input a specific target temperature and… Read More

Reading Time: 6 minutes Your vehicle is a complex machine made up of a multitude of different mechanical and electrical parts. It has various… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Your vehicle’s anti-lock brake system (ABS) prevents the wheels from locking up in emergencies and restores traction to the tires…. Read More

Reading Time: 6 minutes It’s not the biggest part, but the axle can cause various problems for your ride if it’s damaged or broken…. Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Six-wheel drive refers to a vehicle configuration that uses six wheels instead of the standard four. This means these vehicles… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes The transfer case control module is one of the many computers in modern four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicles, especially the models… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutes Performance chips are aftermarket products that are designed to improve a vehicle’s performance. They’re essentially programs that can be plugged… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutes You’ve probably wondered how drivers use turn signals and tail lights with trailers on the backs of their vehicles. Trailers… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutes Battery management systems for electric vehicles play a huge role in keeping EVs operational. They keep the batteries in good… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Your vehicle’s anti-lock brake system (ABS) prevents the wheels from locking up in emergencies and restores traction to the tires…. Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes Since there are several fluid reservoirs under the hood of your vehicle, you might find yourself accidentally putting steering fluid… Read More

Reading Time: 6 minutes Friction is a given in car systems, as moving parts come in contact with each other. What keeps them from… Read More

Reading Time: 6 minutes If there’s oil leaking from your exhaust, think twice about driving your vehicle until you’ve fixed the issue. The cause… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutes There’s no way to ensure your exhaust system lasts forever, especially if you’ve been driving your vehicle for years. One… Read More

Reading Time: 6 minutes Over the course of maintaining your vehicle, you’ll notice that some broken parts don’t require an immediate replacement. Instead, you… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Most modern vehicles are equipped with a coil pack, an electronically controlled pack of ignition coils that transform the battery’s… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes Depending on your vehicle’s year, make, and model, spark plugs typically need to be replaced every 30,000 to 90,000 miles…. Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Your vehicle’s battery is basically an electrical fuel tank, and your alternator is the electrical “pump” that refills it. Over… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes Without the right tools, removing interior and body panels can be a challenging task because it requires a lot of… Read More

Reading Time: 7 minutes Unnecessary honking can certainly be annoying, but car horns are loud for a reason. When used under the right circumstances,… Read More

Reading Time: 6 minutes When installing a new wiring harness, you’ll need to figure out how the wires will route through your engine compartment,… Read More

Reading Time: 6 minutes Your vehicle is a complex machine made up of a multitude of different mechanical and electrical parts. It has various… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Your vehicle won’t last forever, so it’s crucial to perform check-ups and have a proper maintenance routine to prolong its… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Undercarriage maintenance can be tricky because it’s difficult to access your vehicle’s underside without the proper tools and equipment. There… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes Modern vehicles are equipped with camshaft and crankshaft position sensors that send data to the powertrain control module (PCM). The… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes A “no-start” condition isn’t uncommon. There’s a plethora of reasons why a vehicle wouldn’t start, and it can be hard… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes Your ride’s powertrain control module (PCM) relies on data coming from your oxygen sensors (O2 sensors) to help regulate air-to-fuel… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Suspension bushings are relatively small but essential components in your vehicle’s suspension system. They slot into various other suspension parts,… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Leaf spring bolts can seize onto the leaf spring bushings because of vibrations and rust. If this happens, elbow grease… Read More

Reading Time: 6 minutes It is obvious that you can’t drive a vehicle with a locked-up steering wheel, but if the steering is simply… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes Your vehicle’s transmission fluid keeps the transmission system lubricated and pressurized. To do its job properly, the transmission fluid needs… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes If you purchase a clutch assembly kit, you might notice that it includes a strange little plastic or metal tool…. Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes In a manual transmission, the flywheel is a thick metal disc that provides mass for rotational inertia to help keep… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutes A triggered dashboard light is almost always bad news, so if you see one turn on, you’re going to want… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes You’re bound to experience a couple of issues when driving your vehicle, including a flat tire, worn-out bulbs, or even… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutes Warning lights are on your dashboard for a reason一they’re your vehicle’s way of telling you that something is wrong, and… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Dry finishing is a process in textile manufacturing that uses mechanical or chemical treatments to improve the look of various… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes If you’re a movie buff, you may have encountered scenes where tires suddenly blow out during an intense race or… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Your tires and wheels deal with the brunt of the forces of acceleration, steering, and braking. Having to endure rough… Read More