Tires are probably the most important item on your vehicle, and regular maintenance is essential to ensure you get a long life out of them. There are a number of factors that can make your tires start to wear, and if you know the signs, and how to check your tires properly before it is…
With the amount of traffic on the road these days, you don’t want to risk anything going wrong and cars are full of various bits and bobs that can cause you trouble both in the short and the long term, particularly if they aren’t looked after with regular maintenance. Your car’s suspension is one of…
Your car might be your unofficial “baby” that you care for like one of the family; or it could be the “beat up old bomb” that you only use to get you from A to B. Regardless of how much, or how little, you care for your car, if you want it to run efficiently…
As the owner of a vehicle, you are required to spend money on maintenance of it to ensure its life is prolonged, and it is running efficiently throughout the time you own it. Sometimes, even when you have your vehicle regularly serviced, things can go wrong without warning, or if your engine is under a…
There are many reasons why your engine can start running rough, and although some reasons are relatively simple to fix, if it’s not repaired quickly there can be some underlying problems that could be very expensive to repair. One of the most common causes of engines running rough is defective ignition timing. Incorrect timing can cause…
The transition into winter brings not only snow, freezing rain and ice, but also many elements of difficult challenges; especially when it comes to the safe operation of your vehicles. There are numerous things you can do before winter arrives to safeguard your car during the cold months ahead. Now is the best time to…
Basic car maintenance saves you money and helps reduce the risk of a breakdown. You only need to spend a few minutes each week to check these items, but in the long run, it will save you dollars. These basic safety checks are simple, time efficient, and it’s a very good idea to get into…
For some, the vehicle you drive can mean as much to you as family, and keeping it maintained comes naturally. Keeping your car or truck looking good all the time takes time, and it requires patience and a good eye for detail. Visual modifications to a vehicle can make the world of difference, and if…