If a “Steering Assist is Reduced, Drive with Care” warning recently popped up on your dash, you’re probably both alarmed and concerned about expensive repairs in the near future. But how serious is it really? Keep reading to learn how steering assist works, the possible causes of this message, and most importantly, how to fix … Read more
Tires are one of the most important parts of your vehicle. They’re not cheap and they’re not light. Perhaps you’re wondering if you can change a tire by yourself. The answer may depend on the type of vehicle you’re driving. If you’ve never changed a tire, you’ve come to the right place. This article will … Read more
Ever notice how your car’s audio system seems to struggle to keep up with road noise as you hit the highway? This is where SVC audio comes into play. SVC is an acronym with a couple different meanings in the audio world. It can either stand for Speed Volume Compensation or Single Voice Coil. If … Read more
Nobody likes to shell out money to keep their car on the road. Ever wonder what work is most common in the automotive industry? Here are some of the most common car repairs in the US. The best thing about this list is that most of these repairs are things a home mechanic can do … Read more
If a vehicle exists, it has probably been LS swapped. And the vehicle doesn’t even need wheels; not even planes are safe from the mighty LS engine! What is an LS Engine? An LS engine is a pushrod V8 engine produced by General Motors. The engine is made of aluminum, which makes it light. The pushrod design means it only has a single … Read more
Having your catalytic converter stolen is no fun. They’re expensive to replace and can cause you to fail a smog test. Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to tell if your catalytic converter has been stolen in case you’ve been wondering. How to Tell Your Catalytic Converter is Missing Thought catalytic converter theft claims are dropping, it’s … Read more
Buying a new car is exciting. Nothing quite beats the new car smell and the easy maintenance afforded by a new engine. If you just bought a new car, chances are you want your new engine to last a good 20 years, or at least until you decide to upgrade. How you break in a … Read more
Nothing’s more annoying than getting into your car on a scorching hot day, hitting the button, and realizing your power windows won’t go down. Or even worse, it’s raining and you can’t get the windows to go back up! Before you resort to additional mashing of the unresponsive buttons or forcefully muscling the window manually … Read more
Did you know there’s more to tire maintenance than simply rotating the tires? Tire cupping is the uneven wear across your tire tread. But why does this happen? Let’s look at the most common culprits of tire cupping. What Is Tire Cupping? Tire cupping is a specific type of irregular tire tread wear that causes … Read more
Your car should never overheat under normal operating conditions. If you’re dealing with intermittent overheating issues, your vehicle may have one of the problems on this list. Reasons Air Conditioning Causes a Car to Overheat When a car overheats, it usually indicates a mechanical problem with the cooling system. Sometimes, a car can also overheat … Read more