2016

Preparing for Your Holiday Road Trips: Car-Maintenance Tips for You

When you and your immediate family are planning on traveling to visit your extended family for the holidays, there are a large number of plans and preparations that you need to make. Among those many preparations is getting your car ready for the long trips to get to your holiday gatherings. Oftentimes, worries about packing and presents can become the main focus of these travel plans, and the idea that the car is in good repair may just be taken for granted.

DIY Auto-AC Refueling Fails Many Vehicle Owners Make

In the dead heat of the summer season, you climb in your car, turn on the air, and start to notice that your AC system is no longer blowing nice, refreshing coldness as usual. Unfortunately, the problem just continues to get worse. If you are like many auto owners, when your AC system starts to fail, you will head to the local auto-parts store for a can of refrigerant and attempt to refill your AC compressor on your own.

Questions You Should Know The Answer To Before Buying A New Truck

Investing a new vehicle is one of the larger investments you will make, especially if you are planning to buy a new truck because the cost can be much higher than what would be associated with buying a car. It is only natural that this higher investment should come with careful consideration. Too many shoppers find a truck they like and make an impulse purchase without thoroughly thinking about what they truly need, and they end up later regretting their decision.

Are Your Shop Welders Costing Too Much? Get A Welding Machine Instead

Are you currently having welders manually weld parts in your shop and you think it may be time to get assistance from a machine? You can work with a machining shop to have your parts welded together by a machine instead of man power, and speed up the process and minimize room for error. You will have to decide if the cost of the machine is worth the investment for your business.

What You Should Know About Your Car's Catalytic Converter

Unless you happen to be a trained auto mechanic, it can be difficult to understand the function of all your car's different components. Unfortunately, this makes it more difficult to correctly assess the cause of a particular problem. If you would like to improve your automotive troubleshooting skills by learning more about your car's components, read on. This article will catch you up to speed about everything you should know about your catalytic converter.

Truck Safety: 4 Ways To Prevent A Rollover Accident

Truck and trailer rollover crashes are deadly. More than half of the truck driver deaths that occur in an accident happen in a rollover accident. Several factors can cause a rollover accident, including excessive speed, an imbalanced load, driver inattention, and driver error. Fortunately, most rollover accidents are preventable. If you pay attention and make a few changes to your driving habits, you can greatly reduce your risk of being involved in a rollover crash.

Tips For Purchasing A Used Semi Truck

If you want a truck, there is a good chance that you might be thinking of buying it used. This is important because it will allow you to get the functionality that you need without having to break the bank. However, the last thing that you want is a vehicle that needs a ton of maintenance. In some cases, maintaining an old vehicle that is constantly breaking down can be more expensive than actually buying a new car.

5 Signs That Your Brakes Need To Be Repaired

As an automobile owner, it is essential to maintain your brakes for your own safety as well as the safety of other drivers on the road. Luckily, brakes typically don't fail overnight-- there are usually several warning signs that you need to get your brakes repaired as soon as possible. Common symptoms that your brakes need to be serviced include: Strange Sounds If you hear a shrill screeching or whining sound while you are braking, you most likely need to have your brake pads replaced.

Three Signs There Is Something Wrong With The Braking System In Your Car

When driving a car, having properly functioning brakes is very important. It can be hard to know when there is an issue with the braking system of your car if you do not have a lot of experience with cars though. The guide below walks you through a few signs that there may be something wrong with one or more elements of the braking system in your car. Brakes Squeal

Car Stereos 101: 4 Add-Ons To Consider Incorporating In To Your Audio System

A high-quality car stereo system is an important feature for many vehicle owners. In today's world, these systems do far more than just play music. While this is very handy, it can also make choosing a car stereo difficult. Fortunately, you can make your selection easier by knowing what features you want in your audio system.  So what features should you consider adding to your car stereo system? Here are four handy features: