You probably know that when the Check Engine Light (CEL) illuminates in your vehicle, you should bring the vehicle to the garage to see what is wrong. When you do this, the first thing your mechanic does is plug in a code scanner to “read the codes”. A code scanner …
It’s a cold, windy night, so of course that’s when your car decides to breakdown. Are you prepared for a flat tire, a dead battery, or being stuck in mud or snow? There is no time like the present to make sure you’ve got the tools you’ll need to deal …
If you’re a car enthusiast, you’ve probably been degreasing engines for years. If you aren’t, here are two good reasons why you should consider doing it. First, a clean engine is easier to work on. If you, or your mechanic, perform any substantial repairs, a clean engine is much easier …
You got a great deal on a used car but the carpeting has seen some serious use. If it is heavily stained and/or has gaping holes in it, you have a couple choices. First, you can buy inexpensive floor mats and just cover thenastyareas with them. This is the quick …
Before you take your car in for a smog check, is there anything you can do to give it a better chance of passing? The obvious answer is to make sure your car is running well in the first place. A well-maintained car, with all its systems operating correctly, will …
A common question mechanics are often asked is: “When should my battery be replaced so it doesn’t let me down?” Well, the answer is that it “depends” but a rough rule of thumb is that a car battery lasts about four years -maybe five- under normal conditions.
So you bought your car with stock features, stock upholstery, stock this and that? But now you are wishing you had leather, or some flashy wheels, etc. The good news is you don’t have to buy or trade in your car to have most of these features and options. The …