We live in a world where almost anything we could need in life can be ordered online and shipped to our homes. This extends to auto parts which years ago we had to, would you believe, actually go to a brick and mortar store to buy.
Dealing with a flat tire out on the road is a nightmare especially if you need to put on the spare tire in order to make it home. These spares are only intended for temporary use so ultimately you will have to either repair or replace the flat tire.
Sometimes you see warning lights on your dash that you need to look up in your user manual because they seemingly are not good representations of what your problem might be. One such light depicts an (!) mark partially enclosed in a semicircle with a ridged base. This means that your tire pressure is not correct and most often that it is low.
Car repair bills consist of two main categories: the parts and the labor. There are also taxes factored in there as well but these can vary state to state and as the saying goes like death they are inevitable. When shopping for parts there is at least some level of uniformity when it comes to price but they can vary as well.
Are you considering a career change or do you simply want to understand the motivation that a car salesperson has to sell you a vehicle? There are many jokes about the intensity of car salespeople but are they really that motivated to sell?
For some of us keeping our car clean is the extent of what we are willing to do in order to make it look aesthetically pleasing. Others however are willing to perform specialized work on their cars to give them an extra something.
Automotive replacements can vary in cost depending on what you are having to replace and what kind of vehicle you have. They can range from inexpensive to very costly and often failure to replace a part in a timely manner can cause you issues elsewhere in the car and ultimately cost you more money.
If you have ever had to reinflate a tire because of low pressure you will probably know what the tire pressure warning is. In fact it was probably this warning light that told you that you needed to check the pressure in the first place.
In the words of Elwood Blues “Our blessed lady of acceleration, don’t fail me now.” This is something we all hope is never going to happen but sometimes our car's ability to accelerate can struggle. Not only is this frustrating but it can also be very dangerous.
Are you experiencing electrical issues with your car that may be related to a weak battery? Despite the fact that car batteries are continually recharged thanks to the operation of the engine, eventually they will wear out and lose their charge completely.
If you are a regular reader of our site you probably will have heard of the OBD2 scanner tools as we often laud their usefulness for the at home mechanic. Our cars are complex pieces of machinery which get progressively so as the years go by and newer more advanced models hit the market.
In modern cars a simple sensor can be all that stands between a well running engine and one that is performing poorly and may be receiving damage. All the benefits of our more complex systems are very much worthwhile but the frustration of your car being compromised by a tiny part is still frustrating.
Modern cars have amazing electrical systems packed full of sensors which are designed to make sure our vehicles are running at their best. It’s not only about performance though these days our cars are also expected to know when there is a problem and to take action in response.
Years ago our cars were far more basic than they are today which in some ways was a little better although the advancements that have taken place are still more than welcome. Where once there were simple connections there are now complicated sensors and actuators.
Ride comfort can be very important in a car especially if you will be spending a lot of time behind the wheel. It is not unreasonable to hope that your car will not bounce around or excessively vibrate as you drive.
The interior of our cars is the part we see the most when we are driving so feeling comfortable in there and enjoying spending time actually within the cabin is kind of important. Some people spend extra to get the right interior and are very particular as to what happens in the vehicle to protect it from damage.
When it comes to choosing your next car there are probably a whole host of considerations you might have including make, model, trim levels, color etc. Some people go for the broad strokes when it comes to choice while others may get a little more in depth.
When it comes to cars there are a few very important fluids involved in the process of making them run smoothly. Obviously the fuel use is most often a liquid but there are other fluids without which the vehicle would not be able to run smoothly.
In an ideal world when all things are operating correctly with your car the engine should be running smoothly and with as little noise as possible. The problem with engines is that sooner or later they will stop running so smoothly because inevitably problems will arise.
When it comes to cars you have people who see them as a necessary tool while others view them as a key to fun. Thousands of dollars can be spent on cars tricking them out to make them more powerful, attractive looking and sometimes louder.