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5 Easy Things You Can Do To Prolong Your Vehicle’s Life
Gas prices are climbing. So, too, are the prices of new vehicles. Even the cost of repairs has climbed steadily each year for the past decade. With the cost of car ownership rising, millions of drivers are looking for ways to save money. One of the best investments you can make is the preventative maintenance you apply to your car.
Full StoryHow To Choose The Right Battery For Your Vehicle
A dead car battery can leave you stranded as effectively as an overheated engine, failed transmission, or a slipped or broken timing belt. It can be expected to last four to five years, but can – and often, does – expire long before. This usually occurs when drivers leave their lights on throughout the evening or overnight.
Full StoryPros And Cons Of Buying Your Car’s Tires Online
The traditional method of purchasing a new set of tires begins with driving to the local tire shop. Once there, you would spend a few minutes looking at the shop’s inventory (pretending to know what you’re looking for) until finally asking for help. An attendant would happily recommend a few sets, all of which are higher-priced than you expected. You would eventually concede to paying more than necessary, hoping to avoid the experience for another few years.
Full StoryCommon Questions Drivers Ask About Automotive Airbags
Airbags protect you and your passengers from injury while you’re on the road. They are required by law to be installed in all vehicles. When you are involved in an accident, sensors monitor the severity of the collision, and use that data to decide whether to deploy the bags. If a certain severity threshold is exceeded, the bags fill with gas. This entire process occurs within a fraction of a second.
Full StoryYour Car’s Engine: Factors That Influence How Long It Lasts
Your car’s engine is arguably one of the most important assemblies under the hood. It is responsible for converting fuel into energy, and harnessing that energy for propulsion. It accomplishes this task through a 4-stroke combustion process that relies upon the seamless operation of dozens of other components. Your fuel injectors, oxygen sensors, pistons, and spark plugs are a few of the many parts involved.
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