The internal combustion engine in your vehicle counts on two things that mix together to be burned in the engine for power: fuel and air. Both are important, of course. If you run out of f...
Ever wonder how your vehicle’s engine is able to take the 12-volts from its battery and ramp that up to as high as the tens of thousands of volts it takes to fire its spark plugs? The secret is ...
For most drivers, at some point you’re going to have a flat tire. Depending on how it was damaged, it may have to be replaced. But sometimes, a repair will do the trick, as long as the pun...
As your vehicle ages, its performance isn’t quite what it used to be, but many of us never notice the change because it’s gradual. So here are a few questions to ask yourself. ...
When one of your vehicle’s warning lights comes on, the first thing that comes to mind is, “Oh, no, what’s wrong now?” When it’s the battery light, it means there’s...
Quality surveys report fewer problems with new cars than ever before. So, does that mean that modern vehicles have become maintenance free?
Back when cars spent more time in the repair shop, pe...
We know we need to take care of our cars, but it just seems hard to remember to do it. We generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance, but just may have not applied it ...
Question
My car failed its emissions test – what do I need to do?
Answer
Let’s get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly. If you smell exhaust in the ...
