If you are thinking about replacing a current vehicle you may want to think about buying used cars instead of new ones. There are a number of advantages to purchasing cars that are used rather than new but there can also be issues that you need to be aware of before you make your ultimate […]
In the history of mankind there have been a plethora of important technological improvements. It is absurd to think that any one invention is more important than any other, but most humans would be hard pressed to name anything that stands out any more than the invention of the car. It is essential for many […]
When looking at used cars with the intent of acquiring one it is wise to define what you will need in a car that you purchase. For example consider how you will use the car, how many people you will need to transport, the length of your commute, the type of driving you do, and […]
There are so many consumers in the world of today that would prefer to drive a brand new car. They have many good reasons for this. Most importantly is a lack of mechanical trouble for at least a few years. One thing that these consumers do not consider however, is that used cars can be […]
My recent experience at my local car dealers just proved quite how gullible I am. To be fair I was always the kid in the classroom who would believe the weird and wildly unbelievable stories that the class clown would tell, of you would be flicked in the nose when someone pointed out that I […]
The world today has turned a keener eye towards protecting nature. During the past few years, it is a common theme that many companies have adapted. It is the theme of eco-friendliness. This saving the planet movement has never been more apparent than in the car industry. Big names such as Toyota, Ford and Honda […]
Your vehicle’s starter is responsible for turning over your engine. It starts the process through which fuel and air are brought into the cylinders for compression and ignition. Like all car parts, this component can eventually fail and need to be replaced. The challenge is identifying whether the starter is truly the root cause of […]
Your car’s transmission should last for over 100,000 miles. It’s not uncommon for this assembly to last much longer – often, twice as long. Unfortunately, many drivers unwittingly shorten the life of their transmissions by allowing them to slowly fall into disrepair. Unless you’re actively checking for problems, you’re unlikely to detect them. Eventually, your […]
What causes the grinding noise when you shift gears? How does your car recognize the gears when you move the shift knob? What happens if you skip gears, or throw your vehicle into reverse while traveling forward at 60 mph? If you’re driving a car equipped with a manual transmission, you may have asked yourself […]
The straighter your car’s tires are aligned, the longer they’ll last and the more responsive they’ll be to your steering commands. Under ideal circumstances, the wheels should be be directed straight ahead, parallel to each other and perpendicular to their respective axles. The problem is, they periodically edge out of alignment and need to be […]
