Tips & Tricks Archives

Seasonal Vehicle Care – Recommendations and Tips-Warm Weather Care

When we finally get our warmer weather, it usually means road trips or family outings. Your vehicle should be prepared for these moments so your plans are not ruined at the last minute. We recommend the following items should be considered before hitting the road. Get an oil change if it is due or even… Continue reading Seasonal Vehicle Care – Recommendations and Tips-Warm Weather Care

Tricks of the Trade – Grease

Don’t use kitty litter to get grease and gasoline stains off of cement–you will never get it all. Instead, use powdered dishwasher detergent. Let it sit for about 10 minutes, then scrub back and forth with a stiff broom before sweeping it away. It will break down the grease and soak it up at the… Continue reading Tricks of the Trade – Grease

Tricks of the Trade: Hunting for Leaks-Helping You Wrench

It’s safe to say that the older an engine gets, the more problems occur. Higher-mileage engines are prone to developing a high idle, often associated with vacuum leaks. Before pulling into your local repair shop, take a few moments to visually search for any dislodged vacuum hose or cracks in any of the rubber lines.… Continue reading Tricks of the Trade: Hunting for Leaks-Helping You Wrench

How to Make Your Car Go Faster

Many, I would venture to say most, people would like to make their car go faster. They cant afford a new, better car, but would like to upgrade the one they currently own. This article is intended to serve as an introductory guide to car upgrades and modifications. It is a list of some of… Continue reading How to Make Your Car Go Faster

How to Repair or Remove Stripped Bolts

If your bolt is stripped and you’re finding that it is difficult to remove or repair, there’s a few simple tricks you can try before turning to a professional for removal. Which method you use to remove the stripped bolt will depend on your particular circumstance. First start by using a suitable penetration fluid, such… Continue reading How to Repair or Remove Stripped Bolts

13 Things Your Car Mechanic Won’t Tell You

Real mechanics give you the inside scoop on the tricks of the trade. 1. “Watch out for scare tactics. Admonitions like ‘I wouldn’t drive this another mile’ should be viewed with suspicion.” 2. “Check for ASE [National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence] or AAA [American Automobile Association] certification, as well as a state license. Reputable… Continue reading 13 Things Your Car Mechanic Won’t Tell You

Mobile Mechanics – 5 Ways to Tell the ‘Hot’ From the ‘Not’

There are plenty of mobile mechanic services available, throughout the world. The reason that many of these operators exist is that they can work out of a home garage, doing car services and repairs with a fraction of the overheads that companies that have a shop have. It can be a little hard to believe… Continue reading Mobile Mechanics – 5 Ways to Tell the ‘Hot’ From the ‘Not’

New Green Cleaning Chemicals Clean Dirt and Gunk from Vehicle Surfaces

Eco-Green Heavy-Duty Car Wash provides public works departments with an effective, yet safe, solution for cleaning oil, tar, tree sap and bugs from automobiles exteriors. Daimer Industries Inc., an internationally-recognized supplier of cleaning chemicals for automobiles, announced the shipment of Eco-Green® Heavy-Duty Car Wash, a new vegetable-based formula that removes grease, oil, soils, bugs, sap,… Continue reading New Green Cleaning Chemicals Clean Dirt and Gunk from Vehicle Surfaces

Defensive Driving-Night Driving

At night, the road looks different from during the day. Visibility can be reduced, as can the typical drivers depth perception, peripheral vision and colour recognition. Visibility is only part of the story. Driver fatigue, drowsiness and alcohol also play roles in making night-driving hazardous. To help diminish the risks, you may want to consider… Continue reading Defensive Driving-Night Driving

Driving Smarter-Jump-Starting Your Car

A dead battery. It can happen to even the newest and most well-maintained cars. All you have to do is park your car and forget to turn off the lights. Unfortunately, there are plenty of wrong ways to jump-start a car. To learn the right way from the experts at the Car Care Council, read… Continue reading Driving Smarter-Jump-Starting Your Car