Hearing a new noise coming from your car's steering or suspension system rarely inspires positive feelings. When this noise is accompanied by vibration or a strong pull to one side or another, you may worry that you're dealing with a serious mechanical problem that could manifest itself while you're in the middle of rush-hour traffic on the interstate or navigating a winding back road with no shoulder. What mechanical problems could be the root cause of your vehicle's new noises?
7 June 2016
Keeping up your Audi can take a lot of work; however, if you divide the maintenance into seasonal chunks, it can be a lot more manageable. Here are four maintenance tasks you should complete this spring for your Audi. Check Your Oil Every three months or so, you should physically check your oil levels. Although you have a sticker that tells you should get your oil changed, remember that is just an approximation.
7 June 2016
There is nothing quite like the convenience of slipping into your car on a hot day while you're out and flipping on the AC to enjoy a cool rush of cold air. While the auto AC in most new vehicles will last for a long time with a good auto AC maintenance routine, when you buy a used car, the AC is definitely one of those vehicle components that could have problems.
7 June 2016
When you buy a new pickup truck, one of the things you might notice is an imbalance in the way the truck body sits. In many pickup truck models, the front end of the truck sits a little bit lower than the truck bed. This can make your truck look uneven. The best way to balance this out and leave your truck looking its best is to invest in a truck body leveling kit or other body lift.
7 June 2016
It does not take just an automotive accident or a wayward baseball to damage your windshield glass, and when that happens, your auto service technician will have to take into consideration the time of year. The time of year, winter or summer, has a lot to do with how a new windshield will be installed. It is easier to install a windshield in the summer for a number of reasons.
6 June 2016
One of the things that you may want to do when working on your car is improving the performance. Do you want to be able to get the most performance, save gas and not spend a lot? While some improvements, such as completely replacing an engine or installing new custom exhaust systems can be costly, there are some affordable options. You may want to add a computer chip or upgrade the intake for affordable improvements.
6 June 2016
Planning and taking a summer road trip is a classic tradition that never seems to get old. Taking adventures on the open road can come with a lot of ups and downs, but there's always ways to take preventative measures to help eliminate some of the more negative aspects. The care of the vehicle you're using for a summer road trip has a huge impact on how you enjoy your daily driving.
6 June 2016
If your car no longer has the get-up-and-go that it used to, the problem might be with the fuel injectors. Each time you push down on the gas pedal, fuel is pumped through your car. The more you push, the more gas gets fed to the engine. When fuel injectors are dirty, the amount of gas that gets through to your car is cut short. When that happens, you start having problems with acceleration.
5 June 2016
When it comes to keeping your vehicle in optimal running condition, it's important to visit a mechanic as soon as you notice any signs – sounds, vibrations or visual issues – that indicate a problem. If there's no immediate problem, however, you can still take steps to extend the life of the vehicle through some simple preventative maintenance. You don't have to be a car buff to take care of your vehicle in this manner; simply buying specific fluids and using them according to the instructions on the bottle can be hugely beneficial.
4 June 2016
When you make the major decision to finally invest in that luxury car that you have been coveting for years, the last thing you want to do is have it break down on you shortly after you purchase it. However, if you do not get the auto repairs and maintenance that you need when you need them, then that could be the case. Get to know some of the maintenance steps that you should take when you have invested in your first luxury car so that you can keep it in top condition for as long as possible.
3 June 2016