How many times have you disassembled an item to make a repair or replace a damaged part, then forgot how to put it back together again? Whether you are doing a ground-up restoration of a vintage car, repairing your daily commuter, or getting the washing machine running again, almost every project starts with the disassembly. Read More »
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More Than 70 Percent of Motorists Fail to Winterize Their Vehicles
More than 70 percent of motorists admit that they did not have their cars winterized in preparation for inclement weather, according to a survey conducted by the Car Care Council. Read More »
Removing and Replacing Spark Plugs
Replacing the spark plugs are key part of a tune-up. Indeed, in modern vehicles with electronic fuel injection and electronic ignition systems, it may be the only procedure in a "tune-up." If your "CHECK ENGINE" light comes on, and an engine diagnosis indicates a "misfire", changing plugs is the first, and cheapest, place to start. Read More »
Repairing Chips and Scratches
Your vehicle runs great, but the body has many paint chips from rocks and encounters with shopping carts plus a nasty scratch on it. Here are some tips on repairing chips and scratches without having to invest in a repaint. Read More »
147 Million Gallons of Wasted Gas? It’s a Drop in the Bucket.
Loose gas caps, under inflated tires, faulty thermostats, worn spark plugs, malfunctioning engine controls, poor wheel alignment and the list goes on. These are among the conditions that daily cost consumers millions of dollars in wasted fuel. Read More »
Big Payoff Awaits Savvy Car Owner
Don't you love it when someone says they know barely enough about a car to start it and put it in gear' Or the person who says the car they want to sell you is so dependable, they've had to do nothing to it for over a hundred thousand miles. Read More »
Inspecting Your Vehicle Makes for Safe Holiday Travel
With the holiday weekend and the summer vacation season upon us; there is no better time to "Be Car Care Aware" about your vehicle. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), an average of 13,000 Americans are killed between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day. Read More »
Avoiding Family Vacation Nightmares – Advice On Preparing Your Vehicle
Today, finding quality time together as a family is becoming more and more difficult. With demands from work, school, and outside commitments, families are finding fewer opportunities to be together. Read More »
Warped Rotors Means Pulsing Brakes
When you apply the brakes, you feel a pulsation through the brake pedal and even the steering wheel. Read More »
Hot Weather the True Culprit Behind Car-Battery Trouble
Summer is the season for major car-battery problems. Heat, not cold, shortens battery life, says the Car Care Council. Read More »
