Understanding Car Issues

How To Check Your Car's Air Conditioning System For Refrigerant Leaks

23 July 2019

If your car's air conditioner slowly starts losing its ability to cool air, a refrigerant leak may be the culprit. Refrigerant leaks are particularly common in older cars since the rubber O-rings between connections degrade over time—this makes them prone to leaking. Damage to your car's condenser is another common source of refrigerant leaks. Once enough refrigerant has leaked out of your car's air conditioner, it will lose its ability to cool air entirely—it may even refuse to start up when it detects low refrigerant pressure in the system.

Top Benefits of In-Shop Truck Repair vs. Mobile Truck Repair

11 July 2019

If you're involved in the trucking industry, then you probably know just how handy mobile truck repair can be when you need it. After all, having someone come out to repair your truck on the spot can help a lot when you need to get your truck up and running quickly or when your truck is not in drivable condition and cannot be easily taken to the shop. However, when possible, you may want to opt for in-shop truck repair, since it does have these benefits over mobile truck repair.

Signs A Clutch Needs Repairs

1 June 2019

Getting a vehicle to a clutch repair shop in a timely manner is a good way to keep it operating efficiently. You may also avoid larger repair bills down the road by making sure the engine and transmission aren't struggling due to a damaged clutch. Some aging is expected from every system, but there always comes a point where clutch repair has to be done. Let's look at four of the biggest signs your ride's clutch needs to be fixed.

Detailing Your Car So That It Looks Its Best

30 April 2019

Over the course of using your vehicle, it can become remarkably dirty and coated with grime. Unfortunately, these issues can have major impacts on the appearance of the vehicle as well as its condition. When you are working on detailing your automobile, there are a few steps that you should avoid overlooking. Clean The Wheels The wheels of your car can be exposed to some of the most intense dirt and mud.

Stopping Power: Understanding The Components Of Your Braking System

8 April 2019

You're driving down a quiet, country road in the middle of the night when you suddenly catch the light from your headlights reflecting off of something just off to your right. Before you know it, a deer leaps into the street directly in front of your car. You slam on the brake pedal, and your car comes to a screeching halt. Behind the scenes, a huge number of important components were working in concert to make that sudden stop possible.

2 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Used Truck

26 February 2019

If you are looking for a used vehicle, you may decide that you would like to purchase a pickup truck this time instead of a car. However, if this is your first truck, you may not know exactly where to start with the selection process. If so, ask yourself the following questions to discern how you will be using the truck so you can find out what fits those needs.

Repair That Chip In Your Car's Windshield Promptly To Avoid Escalating Damage

12 January 2019

A chip in your car's windshield can turn into a serious problem if it's not repaired right away. Hitting a pothole in the road could jar your car hard enough that the damaged area cracks and spreads. It's always a good idea to have damage to your windshield repaired right away. Here's why. Repairs Are Quick And Less Expensive Repairing a small chip in the glass doesn't take too long when compared to replacing the windshield.

Getting Prepared For A Road Trip

16 November 2018

With so many things to be concerned about in life, it isn't uncommon for someone to constantly feel stressed out. It isn't wise to allow stress to become worse without taking any steps toward reducing or getting rid of it. If you have noticed that stress is beginning to affect various aspects of your life in a negative way, consider doing something fun that can put you on a more positive path.