Automobile Tips and Tricks

What To Do If Your Windshield Is Damaged While On Vacation

15 October 2019
 Categories: Automotive, Blog

If your windshield is damaged while on vacation, don't panic. You have control of the situation, and fixing your windshield is going to be an easy process.   Document the Damage  The first thing you are going to want to do is document the damage. Get out your camera, and take pictures of the damage to your windshield. You may need these pictures when you file a claim with your insurance company, so you want to make sure you have everything you need to make an effective claim. Read More …

Proper Placement For Your Gooseneck Hitch

1 January 2019
 Categories: Automotive, Blog

Drivers rely on trailers to help them expand the amount of mobile storage space their vehicles can provide. Gooseneck trailers are especially popular, as they provide additional storage space in the overhang that extends out over the bed of the tow vehicle. Specialized hitches are required when towing gooseneck trailers. Since most pickup trucks don't come with these hitches already installed, it's important that proper hitch placement is achieved to maintain maximum tow safety once a new gooseneck hitch is fitted to your truck. Read More …

What Are Some Differences Between Gasoline And Diesel?

26 March 2018
 Categories: Automotive, Blog

When petroleum comes up out of the ground, it isn't in a usable form. It has to go to the refinery, where it's broken down into several different products, including diesel and gasoline. While both gasoline and diesel are used in engines, they aren't really the same thing, even though they both come from petroleum. So, what are some differences between them? Gasoline When petroleum goes through the refinery to be separated out to its various parts, it gets distilled down into its lighter and heavier parts. Read More …

How To Get Affordable Parts For Your Car

2 December 2017
 Categories: Automotive, Blog

Regular maintenance is a large part of owning a car. It feels great to crank up the engine and take a spin around town, but it's also important to make sure that you pay attention to the condition of your vehicle. When you start hearing weird sounds or notice that the transmission won't get into gear like it used to, you know it's time to switch out those parts. The only problem is coming up with the money to do so. Read More …

3 Ways To Tell If You Need To Have Your Ball Joints Replaced

27 November 2017
 Categories: Automotive, Blog

The front control arms relay input from your steering wheel to your tires with help from the ball joints. These spherical bearings move in their sockets to allow the control arms to move the steering knuckles. Over time, the ball joints suffer wear that causes them to fit poorly in the sockets, which increases the risk of the components coming apart while driving. Luckily, you can spot signs of ball joint wear before the parts fail by utilizing the three following tips:  Read More …
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I have been fascinated by cars since I was a young child. While my father was not a mechanic, he changed our car's oil on its own and also made several repairs to it and I always enjoyed watching him! As I got older and finally was able to purchase a car of my own, I was eager to begin caring for my own car after learning how to do it by watching my father. Since then, I have learned how to make many minor automobile repairs on my own and while others dread repairing their cars, I look forward to it! I decided to create a blog about automobiles to share my auto knowledge and repair tips and tricks on!

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