From the factory, your car is dialed into a number of different specifications that deem it road-worthy and able to operate as it should. This involves everything from engine compression to suspension components and operating temperatures. However depending on a number of factors, specifically in your suspension area, a number of things can become [...]
The last thing someone needs with their car is corrosion -- and for older cars (and some new), this is all too apparent to have at some point. However sometimes, there isn’t a clear-cut distinction of rust occurring, and these issues may only be pointed out by someone who can detect it. As [...]
Whether it’s a used car you’ve just purchased, or you forgot that you weren’t supposed to do it, having cigarette smell in your car isn’t the best thing to have to endure every time you get inside. While it’s been said that removing the smell is impossible, there are ways to do it -- you [...]
Your line of sight while driving is very important, which is why all cars today are equipped with washer fluid nozzles and wipers! These small additions to cars prove to be imperative to driving, allowing them to increase visibility and give you a bit more coverage on the road (with headlight washers). But when the [...]
We’ve all had moments where we get in the car and it smells a bit… off, haven’t we? Whether it was a bit of food forgotten in the backseat or a coffee left in the cupholder, there’s a number of reasons your car can have an odd smell in it. But musky moisture [...]
Rolling the windows down during the summer is almost a given, unless the air conditioning is on! But the feeling of the air blowing past your face on a long weekend drive to the beach is often unsurpassed, which is why many tend to grab fresh air while they’re doing so. But pushing the button [...]
The last thing you need in the summer is a car that can’t keep you comfortable during the hot and humid days. Because of the strain an air conditioning system goes through, it’s always good to continue with maintenance and checkups to make sure everything is in working order. Sometimes however, your air [...]
Smaller maintenance jobs are something that everyone eventually has to have done on their car. Whether it’s an oil change or a fluid flush, it’s eventually all necessary. With your braking system however, the telling signs that you need new parts don’t always come at a mileage indicator -- it takes your eye to notice! [...]
We’ve all been there or know someone who has been there. A simple car wash and wipe down reveals what looks like lines in your paint in a circular motion -- and the car barely looks clean! Clearly, it wasn’t you; you just washed the car! But the culprit is rarely known by many [...]
Every once in a while, there are sounds that some people deem as normal, or they go away. For many car owners, this is a common occurrence that eventually gets shrugged off, however, can sometimes become a larger issue as time goes on. In many places, squeaking can be bad -- and most notable, inside [...]
