When to Take Your Car in for a Tune Up

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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Don’t Take Brake Maintenance Lightly

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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What Are Normal Driving Conditions

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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ATF Additives: Do They Really Work?

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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Reading the Transmission Fluid

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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Avoiding Scams and Ripoffs when Purchasing Repair

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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