How To Prolong The Life Of Your Fuel Pump
One of the things many people do all too often is allowing the fuel level to become too low. Many don’t realize that the fuel pumps are located inside the fuel tank. The fuel acts as a cooling agent for the fuel pump so running the fuel tank low on fuel causes the pump to…
Your Car’s Lighting System Is An Important Safety Item!
It is always a good idea to check your car’s lighting system before taking a road trip to ensure your car is as safe as possible (among other things such as tire condition and pressures). Lights play a critical role in ensuring your safety such as turn indicators, brake lights, and of course, headlights. Have…
Are My Car Repairs Tax Deductible?
Some car repairs and maintenance may be tax deductible under the right circumstances. The first question to be answered is whether the car was used for business purposes. Driving to work and back is not business related but if you use your car to travel between two business locations or to deliver goods or services,…
Is Car Maintenance Worth The Cost?
Oftentimes warning lights, squeaks, vibration or noises are ignored by vehicle owners as the car seems to be functioning fine otherwise. But what is the cost of ignoring these signs? In some cases the cost can be negligible such as squealing brakes when the pad material is over the minimum thickness since replacing the pads…
What Is An AGM Battery?
A question we often hear is, “what’s the difference between a traditional battery and an AGM battery?” Both types of batteries are filled with sulfuric acid, but they differ in their internal construction. In a traditional battery, the sulfuric acid is free to move around inside the battery case and the battery requires regular additions…
Keep Your Vehicle’s Resale Value At It’s Maximum
Spending money on vehicle maintenance or repairs is typically an unpleasant experience. Of course, you want your car to be in good working order, but if it is a repair, it is usually an unplanned expense and is inconvenient. If you are spending money on maintenance, at least that can be scheduled at your convenience….
Do I Really Need To Replace A Cabin Air Filter?
There is a lot of confusion in the marketplace regarding cabin air filters. Many people have never heard of it, others are somewhat skeptical because it is a relatively new comer to the automobile. Most all of us are quite familiar with the air filters that need to be replaced in our home heating and…
Where Have All The “Wing Vent Windows” Gone?
While some may have no idea what a “vent window” is, many of us remember them as standard on just about every four door car. A vent window is a small triangular shaped window that was in the front doors just in front of the main door window. The vent window was hinged so that…
Preventing Auto Theft
Statistics show that in 2015, one out of every eight car thefts were the result of keys or a key fob being left in the vehicle. One out of eight! That’s a staggering number, especially when you consider that in 2015 almost 708,000 cars were stolen in the U.S. That means 88,500 vehicles were stolen…
Automotive Career – High Tech?
Parents, if becoming an automotive technician is not high on your list of career choices for your child, perhaps it’s time to look again. If you are a student and are wondering if there is a career in High Tech in the automotive field, read on. Automotive service and repair has changed dramatically in just…