Auto Repair & Maintenance

Dollar-stretching Spring Auto Maintenance Advice -- After their homes, most Americans’ second-largest financial investment is their vehicle, so helping it stay in good working order for as long as possible should be a top priority. But, because money is tight, many motorists today may be reluctant to spend on services or maintenance that they think can be put off at least for the short term. Such decisions, however, could potentially shorten the life of a vehicle, decrease its fuel efficiency or even put drivers and their families at risk.

Windshield Repair: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe -- A vehicle’s windshield has three basic functions, according to the National Glass Association, a trade group representing the glass industry: to prevent passengers from being ejected from the vehicle in an accident, to absorb the impact when an airbag deploys and to support the roof.

Don't Wait Until It's Too Late to Change Your Wiper Blades -- A clean windshield is not only useful during rain, sleet and snow. How many times have you experienced a windshield that is smeared with insects, bird droppings, road tar or other messy deposits? Removing such dirt with worn wiper blades is nearly impossible.

How to Stay Safe on Wet Roads -- With a quarter of annual car accidents occurring in rainy or wet weather, it is important for drivers to increase their safe driving habits during the winter months. The weather can vary from snow in the northeast, to thunderstorms in the south and torrential rain in the northwest. With nature being so erratic, the best way to ensure safe travel during inclement weather is to be prepared.

7 Great Tips To Save Money on Car Parts and Maintenance -- Taking care of your car maintenance can be very rewarding if done properly so here's a list of seven tips that can help you save money on your car parts and service.

Asbestos Brake Pads -- Many brakes and clutches used in new and recent model automobiles do not contain asbestos. However, it has not been totally eliminated. Some reports have indicated that many mechanics and employees in the automotive repair shops as well as do-it-yourselfers are unaware that asbestos may be present in both old and replacement brakes and clutches. 

Bearings -- Since Murphy or whoever it was, took credit for the round wheel, rolling technology has changed somewhat. Today, friction whether static or dynamic, is reliant on bearings to reduce motor or engine load. What is sometimes overlooked is the inherent features and design of a bearings to reduce temperature where it is not necessary. The basic requirement is to reduce contacting surface areas. More extreme requirements are to reduce vibration, reduce allotted space required to house such a bearing, and extend their life.

Do You Have Any Black Pepper For My Radiator? -- A simple tip to stop a radiator leak in an emergency.

Do Your Brakes Squeal Like A Pig? -- When you apply your brakes, do they squeal like a pig? It's not the braking part of the pad that is making the noise. The high-pitched sound you hear is the metal part of the brake pads that is vibrating.

Bumpers: Its Importance, Functions and Where to Find Replacement Bumpers -- Bumpers are one of the most essential auto parts. They serve both an aesthetic and practical function. They are also important safety features.

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