2018

Explaining Auto Safety Glass And What It Means When It Breaks In Your Vehicle

Auto safety glass, simply put, is either the rear windshield or the front windshield. Both are treated and manufactured in different ways, but both will also prevent extensive injuries to you and your passengers in the event of an accident. Here is how these two types of glass are made, why they are placed in their respected positions, and what it means when one or both of them break in your vehicle.…

4 Crucial Tasks To Prepare Your Vehicle For Traveling This Winter

Whether you are heading off for a ski adventure, New Year’s celebration, a family visit, traveling during the winter season can be exciting.  While surprising to learn, an estimated 107.3 million people may travel during the upcoming holiday season. Driving to your destination can be fun, but without proper care of your vehicle, traveling during the winter season can become dangerous. Before you head out on your trip this winter, consider these crucial tasks to ensure your vehicle will operate in a safe, reliable manner.…

3 Tips To Help You Maintain Your Car Battery

A dead battery in your vehicle could leave you stranded on the side of the road. The battery plays a critical role in providing power to your vehicle to help initiate the starting process. Without battery power, your vehicle’s engine will not turn over. Many drivers overlook the importance of caring for their battery on a regular basis. Routine maintenance can help you extend the life of your battery so that you can rely on the current generated by the battery to get your vehicle started safely.…

Keep Things Running Smoothly: How To Care For Your Transmission

When it comes to cars, the transmission may be the most overlooked part of the whole thing. Part of the reason for that is because it doesn’t need to be serviced as often as the rest of your car. Not only that, but there isn’t a dashboard icon for your transmission that reminds you when it’s time to flush the fluid. Unfortunately, that can put your transmission at risk for some serious problems.…

Addressing Common Issues Your Boat May Encounter

When your boat suffers from serious problems, it can be a stressful situation to encounter as the costs of repairs can be very high, but these repairs cannot be delayed without endangering the safety of the boat. As a result, boat owners are well-advised to become as familiar as possible with the various issues and problems that their boat might encounter. Fuel Filter Issues As with any other internal combustion engine, a steady supply of fuel will need to be supplied to the engine.…

Why You Should Have Your Windshield Replaced As Soon As You Can

A cracked or smashed windshield never seems to happen at a convenient time. If the damage is on the passenger side or if you can’t afford repairs, you may be tempted to ignore it for as long as possible until you can get around to taking the car to the shop. However, it’s always best to repair the damage or opt for windshield replacement as quickly as you can. Here’s why.…

Why Is Dark Smoke Coming From Your Exhaust System?

There are multiple reasons that smoke may be exiting your exhaust system. The most likely sources are oil being burned or combustion problems that are causing excess gas to be consumed.  The solution may not be readily apparent without performing some tests on various components to determine the source of the problem. Burning Oil The most obvious sign that oil is being burned along with gas is a drop in the oil level in your vehicle without any obvious leaks.…