Auto Troubleshooting: Understanding The Common Problem Signs

4 Pros And Cons Of Aftermarket Parts

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When you need a new part for your car repair, you can purchase original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts or aftermarket parts. While many car owner prefer OEM parts, some prefer the benefits of aftermarket parts. Before you purchase anything, however, check out these four pros and cons of aftermarket parts. Pro: They Are Cheaper The biggest advantage to aftermarket parts is the cost. Essentially, aftermarket parts are generic parts because they aren’t made by auto manufacturers. Read More»

Should You Repair Your Damaged Tire?

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One of the worst feelings that you can get when driving down the road is a flat tire. When this happens, you switch the flat tire out with the spare and often wonder whether the tire is done for or if it can be repaired. Some tires can be repaired, while others will simply need to be replaced. Here is what you need to know about repaired or replacing your damaged tire. Read More»

Why And How Your Mechanics Should Keep Up With Changing Technology

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Cars are advancing faster and faster toward some unknown event horizon in car manufacturing. Self-driving cars are already here, although they may need another decade to tweak out the bugs. Computers do most of the work controlling many aspects of the cars. Cars that hover above ground exist, but are currently only in prototype form. Still, you run an auto repair shop that needs to keep up with the times. Are all of your mechanics able and ready? Read More»

How To Know When It's Time To Change The Oil In Your Car

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Modern car engines have become so complicated that it’s not always easy to do maintenance chores like changing the oil yourself. If you don’t work on your car frequently, you may feel at a loss as to what’s going on inside the engine, but fortunately, modern cars have computer systems that alert you when it’s time for maintenance and when something is wrong. While you may remember your father’s or grandfather’s old car having the oil changed on a strict schedule, times have changed. Read More»

Are You Clueless About Cars But Think Your Turbocharger Went Out? What To Know

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There are many signs that can indicate that the turbocharger on your automobile is failing. If you can see that the vehicle isn’t accelerating as it once did, that the check engine light has come on, or that you can’t accelerate quickly and the car has excess or unusual exhaust, you want to find a mechanic that specializes in turbocharger repair. While you might think replacing the turbocharger is the only option, there are actually several options. Read More»