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Mechanics Secrets To Make Your Car Last

“A pampered car repays you with long life. Ignore it and it can cause you much strife. If you take time to maintain it, It will fill your wallet, not drain it. And you’ll know the decision you made to maintain it was right.” This article is for people who want to keep their cars… Continue reading Mechanics Secrets To Make Your Car Last

Tire & Battery Brush – The Useless Tool

Very few combination tools are very useful. Chances are they were developed to perform two different tasks in an average manner. This means they are never a good idea to have in your tool box. There are of course some exceptions, but the Tire & Battery Brush is not one of them. When you clean… Continue reading Tire & Battery Brush – The Useless Tool

How to Recharge a Dead Battery

A cars batteries were designed to last a minimum of five years. If your cars battery lasted longer than that, then it only means youre taking good care of your car. There are a number of factors which could affect the batterys life. Some of the main causes may be: 1. Poor maintenance 2. Faulty… Continue reading How to Recharge a Dead Battery

Increase Your Car’s Resale Value

Five ways to get as much as possible at trade-in time. If you only plan to keep your car a few years, then it’s in your best interest to keep its resale value as high as possible — after all, that’s more money to put down on your next new car. These five tips will… Continue reading Increase Your Car’s Resale Value

5 Things to Know Before You Call Your Car Mechanic

Unless you are a car buff or work on your own car dealing with a mechanic can be intimidating. Mechanics can be thought of in the same light as a lawyer. We have all heard stories of someone being ripped off by one. Here are a few suggestions on what you should know before you… Continue reading 5 Things to Know Before You Call Your Car Mechanic

7 things auto-body shops won’t tell you

1. That fender-bender will be a major expense: If the accident is your fault and you have the typical $500 deductible for a collision, kiss your money goodbye. A survey of repair shops in the Washington, D.C., area by Consumers’ Checkbook, a nonprofit consumer information group, shows that replacing a fender on a 1998 Buick… Continue reading 7 things auto-body shops won’t tell you

Replacing a Side View Mirror

Recently we replaced the passenger side power mirror on a 1997 S-10 Blazer. The owner of this Blazer got a bit too close to a support column in a parking garage, and broke the mirror at the hinge. (Note the custom duct tape repair.) The tools we used for this installation: A 7mm nut driver… Continue reading Replacing a Side View Mirror

Don’t Let the Winter Season Cost You an Arm… And a Vehicle!

The winter months can prove to be harsh on your vehicle especially if you live in an area where snow is abundant. Dont let the winter weather get the best of your car and your wallet. Here are a few ways you can detect problems before they arise: Check the Essentials There are several small… Continue reading Don’t Let the Winter Season Cost You an Arm… And a Vehicle!

Driving in Snow and Ice

The best advice for driving in bad winter weather is not to drive at all, if you can avoid it. Don’t go out until the snow plows and sanding trucks have had a chance to do their work, and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination. If you must drive in snowy conditions, make… Continue reading Driving in Snow and Ice

5 Things You Need to Know About Driving

Everybodys an expert on the road. When it comes to driving, its other people who have the problem, not us. However, there are several things that its vital to know if you want to be a pro on the road. Check out our list to see how you measure up. Go easy on the pedals… Continue reading 5 Things You Need to Know About Driving