Vehicle Maintenance
Tools for the home mechanic
The right tools can make any job easier. Knowing how to use the tools also helps. Those delving into some do-it-yourself automotive work will soon find that there are certain tools that can make the work go more smoothly.
You do not need to have every automotive tool available to be successful with repairs. Once you know how tools function, which ones are essential and which ones are likely unnecessary, it might save you time and money to work on your car yourself.
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What to do with a cracked windshield
The scenario is all too common. Drivers are traveling down the road, and a pebble gets kicked up and hits into their windshield, causing a small chip to appear. Slowly but surely that chip turns into a spreading, snaking crack that only gets worse with each bump and pothole. » Read More
Weighing the options of oil change locations
The debate may continue as to whether a car still needs its oil changed every 3,000 miles or if motorists can extend that figure to more than 5,000 miles. In addition to how frequently oil needs to be changed, drivers also must decide where to go for an oil change.» Read More
What to do if a tire blows out
Accidents that occur on the roadways are unpredictable and can be caused by just about anything. Impaired or distracted motorists might heighten the risk of an accident, but even things like a squirrel running across the street and scaring a driver can lead to an accident.» Read More
Transitioning to a booster seat
The World Health Organization notes that nearly one million children die each year across the globe as a result of unintentional accidents. Car crashes are the leading cause of unintentional accidents, annually causing 260,000 fatalities and around 10 million injuries.» Read More
Things that mar an automotive paint job
Most people purchase a car for its looks and performance. However, unless the auto is kept in a garage and never driven, it is impossible to keep it in pristine condition. In many cases, damage to the clear coat or enamel paint on the car is something vehicle owners expect.» Read More
Keep a car's interior clean
Ask anyone who has taken an extended road trip what a car looks like post-trip and visions of food stains, trash and other not-so-pretty things might soon appear. But it doesn't always take a road trip to create a messy interior. Ordinary day-to-day living can lead to stains, scratches, clutter and more.
Although many interior messes can be cleaned up, taking a proactive approach to interior cleanliness can save time and frustration. These are a few ways to keep the car clean and minimize damage.
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