There are things you can do to extend the life of your vehicle. By following these tips you will help to preserve the life of your vehicle. The first tip is to have patience when driving. Do not allow road rage to take over your driving skills. If yo… [Read more]
How to Qualify as a Mechanic
Not every person that wants to be an automotive mechanic will be one because not everyone will meet certain qualifications. This is a professional career and in order to qualify as a real automotive mechanic, you must have proper training, experience… [Read more]
Eco-Driving – A How To Guide
Eco-driving is all the rage in this day of economic stress. People are struggling financially with loss of jobs and downsizing. People are looking for ways to save money and driving their vehicles is a good place to start. If you are doing things in … [Read more]
Why Does My Car Stall?
Cars can seem to be a bit finicky when it comes to how they operate. This is especially true for newer car models that depend more today on advanced microcomputers and processors than ever before. There are many reasons for a stalling car, but let’… [Read more]
Benefits of regular servicing
Regular servicing has very good benefits for your vehicle. Just like people need regular physical exams to make sure we are healthy so do vehicles. There are two different kinds of servicing. One kind is just to check on systems and fluid levels, to … [Read more]
Common Reasons for a Flat Battery
A “flat battery” is one that has lost its electrical energy and has left you stranded in a parking lot or along the side of the road. There are many things that may contribute to this problem, but the seven most common are: The battery has reache… [Read more]
Vehicle Lemon Laws
Lemon laws have been developing over the past several years due to consumer and governmental concerns and many recommendations have been made and acted upon. Though not a complete reference, the following points are important for consideration if you… [Read more]
How to Choose a Great Mechanic
You should put as much consideration into choosing the right mechanic for your vehicle as you for your medical doctor. Your vehicle transports you and your family and you want to make sure it is running at optimum. There are mechanics that do poor jo… [Read more]
Antifreeze Coolant – What You Need To Know
Antifreeze / coolant are a vital part of keeping the engine running optimally. Without this, the temperature would either climb or drop to the point of damage to the engine, causing the vehicle much damage. The coolant works to keep the engine from o… [Read more]
A Look At Vehicle Operating Costs
Obviously the cost to operate any vehicle is dependent upon the brand (make and model and year), the driver’s method (speed, drive speed limit, etc.) and the kilometres driven. The cost of this goes up and down as the price for gasoline goes up… [Read more]