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The emissions system of a car is compiled of several different components. These include oxygen sensors, exhaust manifolds, exhaust systems and catalytic converters. The catalytic converter is an integral part to this system. Its function is to convert harmful gasses from the vehicles exhaust into safer compounds. This is to prevent damage to the atmosphere […]

Vehicle suspension consists of many parts one of which is the sway bar. A sway bar, also known as a stabilizer bar, main purpose is to keep the vehicles body stable while going around turns. Sway bars are located in the front of the car and are a component of the front suspension. In some […]

Every engine has motor mounts; in fact, most cars have multiple sets but what do they do and why are they important? The GOOD Motor mounts, also called engine mounts, are made of rubber and steel. The motor mount gets fastened to the frame of the vehicle and the engine gets bolted to the motor […]

We drive our vehicles every day whether it is to the grocery store, to work, or on a long distance trip. When we travel we often forget to be prepared for accidents and incidents that could potentially occur. We have compiled a list of recommended items to have in your car at all times. This […]

We drive to go to and from work, to the store and everywhere in between. We spend an average of 1.5 hours a day in our car with the lure of texting literally at our finger tips. Here are some facts about texting and driving that will make you think twice before you pick up […]

It’s the middle of the month and that sticker on your windshield is going to expire soon. Are you ready? Have you made the necessary repairs to your vehicle in order to pass? Starting to prepare your vehicle now is the best way to ensure that you will pass a vehicle safety inspection. The purpose […]

Everyone wants to get the most out of the tires on their car. Tires are the reason a vehicle goes round and it is imperative to ensure their stability. An easy trick of the trade to monitor the wear on the tires of a vehicle is to rely on the help of Honest Abe Lincoln. […]

Cold winter brings on the common car task of warming up your vehicle before you go anywhere but is it really important? This seems second nature to go out in the blistering cold 10 minutes before you plan to leave and warm up your vehicle so that the engine performs correctly. This is a myth […]

Maintaining the factory specified suspension setting will make your car safer and easier to drive. Steering pull, unsteady or loose steering, or hard steering can be caused by misalignment conditions. A properly aligned vehicle can save you money! Misalignment conditions can cause greatly accelerated tire wear, poor fuel economy, and excessive wear on other suspension […]

Why you should flush out your power steering fluid? Most people, at one time or another, have encountered a power steering problem with a power steering pump, hoses, gear box or rack & pinion. Failures could be anything from noise, leaks or stiffness when first starting the car. Power steering fluid is designed for power steering […]