Tag: safety

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 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 […]

You walk into your local auto mechanics shop and ask for a tune up, but what are you really getting? Asking for a tune up is like putting butter on your popcorn at the movie theater it is just second nature. The fact is that as technology continues to improve the term “tune up” changes too. In […]

When buying a used car everyone asks how many miles does it get, how old are the tires and has the timing belt or timing chain been replaced? So what is this illusive timing belt and timing chain and why is it so important to know if your vehicle has had one replaced? The timing […]

Going on vacation is supposed to be a joyous time, a time where you can unwind from the daily grind and reconnect with your loved ones. Don’t get caught with a broken down car and a ruined vacation. Follow this vacation preparation guide and be on the road to happy memories: Check under the Hood: […]

Have you ever been driving your car and noticed the lights begin to flicker when you press the gas pedal? This is a pre-warning sign that there is something wrong in the electrical system. If this is happening to you now get to an automotive technician now before you are stranded. The two main causes […]

Have you sat in your automobile mechanic’s service office and noticed a blue plaque on the wall reading “ASE Certified” and wondered what that means? As technology grows in the automotive industry so do es the tools and expertise of the technicians performing the repairs. Through the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) technicians can […]

The luck of the Irish is represented with green on St. Patrick’s Day as are the hybrid vehicles that are taking the world by storm. As people become more contentious about the environment and purchase hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs). It is important to outline the maintenance that these vehicles require. Hybrid […]

The sun is beating down; the heat is sweltering and your cars A/C is blowing hot air! We have all been is this situation where you can’t escape the heat of summer. It is important this spring to bring your vehicle to a technician so they can service your air conditioning system. It takes less […]