2015

Learn How To Care For And Clean Windows That Have Been Tinted

Blog

After you have finished applying tint to your van's windows, learn how to care for them and clean them so that the tint remains intact and damage free. Materials glass cleaner lint free cloths water mild detergent plastic scraper Allow Plenty Of Drying Time  Window tint can take a couple days to dry completely. During this time, avoid touching the tint and do not roll down the windows in your vehicle.

12 August 2015

Empowerment: Diagnosing Electrical Issues In Your Vehicle

Blog

Being met with a dead click when the key is turned, it can throw a wrench into a busy schedule.  By using the following suggestions you can quickly deduce where the power issue is so you can make it easier and more timely fix. Begin with the Battery The battery is the first component in your engine's electrical system.  It sends the initial charge to start the engine, and then the alternator keeps it going.

6 August 2015

Tips To Help You Stop Over-Packing Your RV

Blog

Many first-time RV travelers spend so much time worrying about what to put inside their home on wheels, that they over-pack the vehicle. Unfortunately, this can lead to cramped, uncomfortable quarters. To ensure that you are only packing the essentials, here are some things you should consider leaving back at home while you are on the road.  Cooking Appliances At home, having a lot of cooking appliances can help you create a variety of wonderful meals that your family loves.

29 July 2015

Car Wise: 2 Reasons For Ignition System Problems

Blog

Ignition problems can happen at any time, and you should be prepared for them. The following are a 2 common problems related to your ignition system that can help you pinpoint the issue.  1, Issues With The Ignition Coils The ignition coils help your car turn on. They do this by taking the power from your generator and transferring it to your spark plugs. And the spark plugs ignite the fuel from there.

7 July 2015

Cut Down on Your Gas Cost in Your BMW

Blog

With gas prices on the rise, it only makes sense that you would want to do all you can to improve your gas mileage in your BMW. There are many ways you can go about getting better gas mileage and you can learn about a lot of those things in this article. Keep your car light – Cutting down on the weight in the trunk and passenger areas will also help.

26 June 2015

Shifting Misconceptions To Facts About Automatic Transmission Problems

Blog

Take a good, close look at your car and think about the parts that make it a fully functional piece of equipment, and there is no doubt one of the first things you think about will be the transmission. If a transmission goes bad, you basically have nice looking hunk of metal that runs but will take you nowhere. Because so many people fear transmission problems almost more than anything, it brings about a lot of chatter when it comes to what a bad transmission will mean for the life of your vehicle.

18 June 2015

The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Fiber Brake Pads

Blog

Fiber brake pads are made, as the name suggests, out of fiber and provide a number of specific advantages and disadvantages to the vehicle that they are installed on. Understanding the features that fiber brake pads offer you can help you decide if fiber brakes are the right choice for your car. The Advantages of Fiber Brake Pads Rotor Wear: Fiber brake pads are softer than ceramic or metallic brake pads and, as such, result in minimal wear on the brake rotors.

15 June 2015

Tips For Prolonging Your Car's Brakes

Blog

Brake maintenance is one of the most important things you can do to help your car avoid being involved in an accident. However, there are many people that fail to appreciate the importance of this task, and this can cause them to make a couple of critical errors when it comes to their brakes. Luckily, you do not have to be extremely well-informed about this topic to avoid making some of these mistakes.

13 June 2015

Learn How To Replace Your Hood Latch If It Is Not Working Properly

Blog

If you notice that the hood to your car constantly flaps up and down as you are driving down the road, you may want to take a close look at the latch that keeps the hood from flying up while you are driving. If the latch is not securing the hood properly, it could create a very dangerous situation because the hood could fly up and block your vision, which could lead to an accident.

12 June 2015

3 Signs That Your Transmission Needs Work

Blog

Nobody likes to face the prospect of auto repairs, especially those dealing with that mysterious--and expensive--component known as the transmission. In order to forestall more costly damage, it pays to be able to recognize a struggling transmission. This article will outline three signs that your transmission needs to get checked out by a pro. Transmission Slip Many people have experienced this phenomenon without realizing it: when the gas pedal is depressed, the car doesn't speed up at all, though the RPM gauge registers an increase.

11 June 2015