Understanding Car Issues

Must-Have Boating Safety Accessories

18 January 2018

Taking friends and family out on the water is one of the great pleasures of owning a boat. Naturally, you want to make sure everyone stays safe so that they can have a good time. The following marine accessories are must-haves to ensure every boating experience is as safe as possible. Life jackets Accidents can result in a person overboard. Make sure to keep a range of life jackets on hand in a variety of sizes, from small ones for children to larger ones for adults.

Three Issues With Your Car That Need To Be Repaired Right Away

18 January 2018

Having your car repaired can be quite expensive. There are certain repairs that you can put off for a while and some that you need to have addressed right away. The following guide walks you through a few of the repairs that you need to have done right away when you start to notice that there are issues with your car. Your Transmission If you start to notice that your car feels as if it is dragging or having a hard time pulling off when you are at a light, you may have transmission issues.

How To Replace A Power Window Switch On A Vehicle

18 January 2018

If your vehicle windows fail to open, a power window switch may need replacing. Each window commonly has its own switch, but the driver's side has a lock-out switch that controls all windows. You should be able to replace the power window switch yourself by following these steps.  Prepare to Replace the Switch To replace the switch, gather: work gloves rags  wheel chocks needle-nose pliers (optional) flat-blade screwdriver small flat-blade screwdriver cross-tip screwdriver (optional)  socket and ratchet or set torque bit set (optional) electrical cleaner Try all window switches to find the faulty ones.

4 Tips That Will Help Take Care Of Your Transmission

17 January 2018

Your transmission is an expensive piece of equipment on your vehicle that you need to make sure that you take care of. There are specific things that you can do that will ensure that your transmission stays in good shape and does not break down.  Use Your Emergency Brake You should actually use your emergency brake. Whenever you park your vehicle on an incline, you should use the emergency brake. Using the emergency brake when you park on an incline will reduce stress on your transmission and help protect it from wear and tear.

Dealing With Misaligned Wheels

16 January 2018

Have you been too afraid to drive your vehicle because it moves to the side on its own? The type of problem that you are dealing with is very dangerous, as it can lead to you getting into an accident. It is likely something wrong with the wheels that is causing the problem to happen while you are driving. For instance, the wheels might not be aligned as straight as they need to be for you to drive straight.

2 Signs Of An Oil Leak

16 January 2018

Your car needs to have oil to make it work correctly. The oil lubricates the engine and the cylinders so that you don't have metal rubbing against metal. That would cause little metal fragments to show up in the cylinders and eventually cause the cylinders to seize up and your engine to throw a rod. Making sure you have enough oil in your car is the best and easiest way to make sure that you don't have this problem.

In A New Town? How To Find A Good Auto Service Shop

15 January 2018

When you move to a new town finding a good place to have your car serviced is an absolute must. Just like you would immediately start to look for a favorite grocery store or mall, the auto service center that you take your car to is at the top of the list. The facilities you choose need to be clean, fast and staffed with people who are knowledgeable enough to give your car the very best care.

3 Things To Know About Inspecting Tires On An RV

15 January 2018

If you are interested in purchasing an RV, be sure to check the tires before you drive the RV off the lot. As a potential RV owner, it is important to understand the specific risks that RV tires face as well as how to inspect and care for your tires. Check The Year When you look at the tires on your RV or on any vehicle, you should be able to tell how old the tires are.