Inspect your battery together with the charging system to make sure that the cable connections are all completely clean and the hold-down hardware is secure and tight. Have a local service professional test your battery to assess the remaining power capacity. Tires Inspect all four tires including the spare for any gouges, cuts, or bulges…
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With the coronavirus has come a lot of uncertainty and as we’re forced into our homes and off the street, taking care of our cars might not seem a priority. But even if you aren’t using your car as much, it’s still imperative that you take care of it. Particularly if you need to use…
Is your car slugging? Does it lack power when you accelerate? Have you noticed a dip in fuel economy? All of these indicate that there may be carbon build-up in your fuel system. As you put miles on your vehicle, carbon deposits build-up in your fuel injectors from burning gas. A fuel injection service flushes…
Tires are one of your car’s most important components, providing traction, absorbing shock, transmitting braking forces, supporting load weight, and maintaining or changing direction of travel. Compared to rubber tires from last century, modern tires offer improved safety, impressive performance, and longer life when they’re looked after properly. Premium Vs Cheaper Tires When it’s time…
Many drivers forget to check the state of their spare tires until they actually need to use it. This is a mistake that is sadly common among all drivers. As a general rule, you should always check your spare tire every morning before you drive. Whenever you carry out general checks on your car, the…
It’s the Yuletide season and families are gearing up to travel for the Christmas and New Year holidays. If you are planning on a family road trip during this time, you should know that the safety of your family is a priority. Regardless of the distance of your road trip, there are certain precautions that…
Winter is coming… Unless you want to be White Walking around with all the John Snow expected this winter, you need to make sure your Iron Throne is ready. When fall is coming to an end, you need to ensure your ride is ready for snowy streets and colder climes. Cold, wet, and snowy weather…
Tire compounds are a blend of materials combined to construct the tire. Harder compounds are used for larger vehicles that carry more weight, such as semi-trucks. Whereas, softer compounds are used in a standard vehicle tire. The materials used vary, but typically contain rubber (both natural and synthetic), as well as fabric, wire, carbon black,…