Every minute of every day, all across America, someone is walking into an auto repair shop with a stack of papers they printed from the internet, in an effort to prove what repairs their cars need. Service Technicians Know Best And every minute of every day, all across America, technicians are [...]
You walk out to your car, open the door, put the key in the ignition, and… nothing. The engine won’t crank at all. Your car won't start. Maybe you hear the starter solenoid click, but that’s about it. So you call a friend — or your auto club — and [...]
That depends: How much do you like walking? Because timing belts don’t give a lot of warning: One minute they’re working fine and the next your car isn’t running. There’s no in between. What’s more, some car engines don’t have enough clearance between the pistons and the valves. So if [...]
Yes, it is still necessary to have your car's antifreeze flushed. Although the procedure isn’t the same as it was years ago. That’s because it’s illegal — and irresponsible — to simply flush antifreeze out into public drain sewers. Regular Coolant Flushes Today’s coolant flush is more about draining the [...]
This is a device that many manufacturers began adding to their cars’ A/C and heating systems to filter the air coming into your car’s passenger compartment. It’s designed to remove the dust and soot, and provide you with fresh air to breathe. While a clogged cabin filter won’t affect the [...]
