We all rely on the air conditioner in our cars to keep us cool on those hot summer days. There is no worse feeling than having no cool air coming out of your air vents when it is so hot in the car. If you turn on your air conditioner and only get warm air … Read more
The supplemental restraint system (SRS), commonly known as the airbag system, is arguably the most important safety component in modern vehicles. It works alongside seatbelts to protect occupants during collisions. When sensors detect a significant impact, airbags deploy in milliseconds, creating a cushion between passengers and hard surfaces. After inflation, they quickly deflate to allow … Read more
A seat belt pretensioner is a critical component in the seat belt assembly. If you get into an accident in any modern car, its seat belt system will keep you secure in your seat so that you don’t get jerked forward or fly out of the windshield. Of course, this can only happen if you are … Read more
To start the engine and drive your vehicle, you need to crank it first. This requires the assistance of the ignition system and starter motor. However, they will need their own electrical current before they can begin to function. This is where the battery comes into play. The function of the battery is to create … Read more
Almost every newer vehicle on the road today has power windows. The benefit of having power windows is that you can lower and raise any door window in your vehicle with just the push of a button or switch. This is certainly more convenient than the traditional manual windows which required you to crank the … Read more
Xenon, also referred to as high-intensity discharge (HID), headlights are some of the latest in advanced headlight technology. Sometimes, you have the option of replacing the existing factory headlights of your car with these superior xenon headlights. You don’t need to purchase a high end vehicle to take advantage of this technology. There are xenon … Read more
The main function of a car battery is to help start the engine. After that, the alternator takes over by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy for all the vehicle’s electrical components. But the car battery needs to be functional or else this entire process doesn’t even start. A car battery should last for a … Read more
Every vehicle has a starter motor in it. The purpose of the starter motor is to spin the engine fast enough for the engine to run off of its own power. The starter is really just an electric motor that can be controlled by the ignition. When you turn the key in the ignition, teeth … Read more
If you’ve purchased a car in the last 10 years then you’ve probably received a little remote control device with your car. Sometimes the device is even attached to the key itself. You will typically find three buttons on this remote control which have the power to unlock the car, lock the car, and unlock … Read more