Posted February 22, 2012
Next to a home, your vehicle is the biggest financial investment you can make. But many times, the idea of trading in your old ride for an updated, newer version seems absolutely fantastic. The temptation is everywhere—television commercials, newspaper ads, billboards, even seeing other cars on the road. But in
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Posted January 26, 2012
When it comes to your engine’s longevity, a healthy cooling system is crucial. When a car overheats, it’s often too severe for a minor repair and many times results in a complete engine overhaul. For the sake of your vehicle, it’s important to keep track of your cooling system. In
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Posted January 26, 2012
When it comes to your vehicle, less driving doesn’t mean less maintenance. Even when your vehicle is parked, there are still items that need regular maintenance. Here are a few things to keep in mind when maintaining your rarely driven vehicle: Tires: Often when a vehicle sits for too long,
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Posted January 18, 2012
Your braking system is one of the most important parts of your vehicle when it comes to your safety, which is why it’s important to have it thoroughly inspected at least once a year by an ASE-Certified Technician. The inspection should include: · Brake and dash warning lights · Condition
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Posted December 21, 2011
How do you know when your car needs a tune up? Vehicles today are sophisticated, fine-tuned machines. Much more so than those of, say the 1970’s. In that era, cars needed what was called a tune-up every 5-10,000 miles! Could you imagine needing to have a tune-up done on your
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Posted September 27, 2011
Brakes may be the single most important part of your car. It is an absolutely essential part of your vehicle. Your brakes must be maintained at all times to ensure the safety of the people in your vehicle and the safety of everyone on the road. It is important to
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Posted August 17, 2011
If you were in the market for a used car this advertisement in you local newspaper would sound pretty good, right? Though it may sound good, given the scenario is true, it may not be as good a situation as on might think. Vehicles which are driven occasionally or for
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Posted August 17, 2011
As you stroll along the isles of your local auto parts store, you’ll probably stumble across a section dedicated to automatic transmission fluid additives. The labels on these additives offer promises that range from simply making your transmission last longer, all the way up to a rebuild in a can.
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Posted August 17, 2011
There’s a lot you can learn about the condition of your transmission just by examining the fluid. New transmission fluid is usually transparent, and relatively odorless. A few years ago, virtually every transmission fluid was red; technicians would aptly describe a transmission with exceptionally clean fluid as being “cherry.” Today,
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Posted August 17, 2011
Automatic transmission repairs are expensive; some can easily cost $2000 and more. So it’s more important than ever to find an auto repair shop that will provide quality repairs at a fair price. Here are a few ways you can avoid getting cheated when searching for a transmission repair center: Get Recommendations
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