Cars

How to Not Get Overcharged by a Mechanic

My husband took his car into our mechanic this morning to get enough work done to require a loaner car for the day and an estimate well over $1,000. “I’ll tell them not to change the cabin air filter,” he reassured me. “I can do that one myself.” Now if only he could install and align his own tires, change a serpentine belt and perform our state’s emissions test, we could really save some bucks.

Gently Used Original Parts for Your Next Car Repair (with image) · JillynnS

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What vehicle maintenance is so important that it can’t wait? I cannot afford to service my car...

I understand completely, as many of our customers are in a similar situation. I would be happy to tell you where you’ll get the most “bang for the buck.” It is important to maintain your vehicle …

Ask A Technician: How Can I Maintain My Luxury Vehicle's Performance?

A huge aspect of owning a luxury vehicle is maintaining it for optimum performance. Learn how to do so here.

Know How to Recognize an Accurate Auto Repair Estimate

Driving a motor vehicle in the United States is a fact of every day life for almost all of us. We depend on our vehicles to get us to work and home, take...

10 Cars That Can Run For Over 250,000 Miles

While just about any car these days can clock a quarter million miles if an owner throws enough money at it in terms of ongoing repairs and upkeep – some models tend to be more enjoyable to own and hold together better over the long haul than others.To determine which would be the most likely ne

Why is it so hard to find an auto mechanic these days?

Don't ignore that 'check engine' light much longer—it could take a while to find someone to fix your car. Here's why.

Screech, Squeal: When to Replace Your Car's Brake Pads

Avoid an expensive brake job by knowing the warning signs of worn pads.

How Brakes Work—and How to Tell When Yours Need Service

Click here to learn how your brakes work and when they need to be serviced.

Your Brakes May Be Trying To Tell You Something

(NAPSI)—If your brakes are trying to tell you something, you should pay attention. A properly operating brake system helps ensure safe vehicle control and operation and it should be checked

Garage Files: How to Check and Replace Your Brake Pads

Brake Calipers: Brake More Smoothly and Efficiently

If your car has disc brakes, then it has rotors, pads, and calipers. Using the best brake calipers will improve your ride and comfort on the road.

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3 Types of Braking Systems

While you may think all brakes are the same, the truth is that they aren’t. Understanding the different braking components will help you explain to your auto mechanic wha...

4 Free Check Engine Light Fixes

Learn about the common triggers that can cause your Check Engine light to come on for almost no reason at all, to save you money and your safety.

Brake and Stop Like a Pro

Another great tutorial from our partner company, Drivers Ed Direct! Watch driving instructor Alejandra as she demonstrates how to brake safely and smoothly.

When to Replace a Brake Hose

Are you considering repair vs. replace of your brake hose? Find out when to replace a brake hose in this post.