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Tips for Brake Maintenance and Service

Brakes don't last forever. Discs, pads, rotors, and calipers all must be checked and replaced. Don't gamble with your safety and the lives of others. Maintain your brakes. Fewer components in a vehicle are more important to your safety than your brakes. Even...

How to Spot a Flood-Damaged Car

It can be difficult to tell if a car has been in a flood or hurricane. With bigger and wetter storms, water-damaged vehicles will be flooding the used car market. Learn the warning signs and hazards of buying a flood-damaged car. When you're looking at used cars, how...

Fall Driving Safety Tips – Infographic

Tips For Safe Driving in Autumn You wake up and suddenly notice the color of the leaves changes from that brilliant green to your wonderful orange, reds, and yellows. The summer days have passed and the outside temperatures have changed. While there aren't any drastic...

How a Torque Converter Works

Automatic Transmission Torque Converters Ever wonder what a torque converter does? The torque converter transfers power from the engine to the transmission. Without a torque converter, your automatic transmission won't work. Cars with automatic transmissions don’t...

Signs Your Timing Belt is Failing

It can be difficult to tell if your timing belt is worn out. Your car's timing belt is sealed in its own housing, which makes it extremely difficult to check on your own. Timing belts should be left to expert mechanics who have experience dealing with them. An...

Signs of a Blown Transmission and What You Need to Do

What Are The Tell-Tale Signs of a Blown Transmission? There are many obvious signs that your transmission is blown. Your Car Won’t Move Vibrations, sounds, and poor performance Different or unexpected shifting Extreme heat from the transmission Post Navigation 1....

Why Is My Car Shaking When Stopped or Idling?

What are the Most Common Causes My Car is Shaking? Here are some reasons why your car shakes or shudders while it idles Dirty or Worn Out Spark Plugs Are the Most Common Cause of Engine Shaking A Dirty or Faulty Fuel Intake System Can Cause Engine Shuddering Loose,...

Reasons Your Car is Squealing

Why Is Your Car Squealing? Loose or worn belts are a common cause of vehicle squealing. An old or failing alternator can make squealing sounds. If your car squeaks or squeals while turning the steering wheel, it’s probably the steering system. Brakes squealing is...

Maintaining a Healthy Transmission

Save Money - Take Care of Your Transmission Your transmission is one of the most important parts of any vehicle. Here are some tips for making sure you're not driving your transmission too hard. Every driver knows that there are certain parts of their car which will...

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