2017

Smart Tips to Make Your Car Run Longer

If you are trying to save money, liberating yourself from the monthly car payment is a great way to start. Paying your car off means hundreds of extra dollars in your pocket each month. When you think about it, having a paid off car is like getting a raise at work. You can save even more money by keeping your car running like new. Many people keep buying new cars because they worry that older models will not be as reliable, but there are ways to keep your vehicle running great no matter how old it gets.…

Signs Your Differential Gasket Is Malfunctioning

Your vehicle’s differential gasket may seem like an innocuous component, but the reality is that it plays a crucial role in keeping your differential system functioning at optimum. The gasket is designed to seal the housing of your differential system, which works to prevent leaks as the internal components of the diff are being lubricated. Therefore, when this gasket acquires some damage and starts to malfunction, chances are you will start to experience issues with your entire differential.…

Four Things You Need to Know About Power Steering If You Are Driving an Old Vehicle

If you are thinking about buying an older car, you may find that it does not have power steering. Wondering if these vehicles are safe? How to handle them and if you can upgrade them? Here’s what you need to know: 1. Power Steering Was Not Always Common The very first vehicle with power steering was introduced in 1951, and throughout the next two decades, power steering was a luxury feature for top vehicles.…

Key Signs Your Vehicle Requires Diesel Tuning

Diesel engine vehicles are a favourite for Australian cross-country motorists as they are sturdy enough to withstand driving on rough terrain without succumbing to breakdowns. Nonetheless, the durability of the engine is only as good as the frequency of its servicing. If you neglect to take your car to the auto shop as regularly as it needs because of trying to keep your expenses down, you will find the repair costs you are accumulating will burn a hole through your wallet.…

How to Determine the Best Smash Repair Shop For Your Car

When comparing quotes from smash shops after an accident, you may be confused as to how to determine the best shop for the work you need done. You don’t want to make this choice based on price alone, as there may be other factors that are important to you when it comes to your car’s overall condition. Note a few of those factors here so you can take a second look at any quote you get, and are sure to choose the right shop for your car’s repairs.…

What a Diagnostic Check Can Tell You about Your Transmission

When your check engine light comes on, your first thought may be to check a few things on your own. For example, your car may be overdue for a servicing appointment or you may feel like the light is an issue with a fuse. The truth is, there can be several other issues going on with your transmission causing the light and some other problems with the car. Your mechanic may offer for you to have a system diagnostics performed first.…