Over the last few decades, manual transmission vehicles have become an endangered species. Drivers opt for ease and convenience of an automatic transmission over the perceived effort of driving a manual or stick transmission. Although the popularity of automatics has changed the driving experience, automatic transmissions are not immune from problems. (more…)
If you are looking to keep your vehicle in tip-top shape and avoid costly repairs, then you should consider developing a maintenance plan for your vehicle. While this sounds daunting, regular vehicle maintenance is an easy way to manage the health of your vehicle’s main systems and functions to keep it running smoothly. (more…)
Ongoing vehicle maintenance is a necessity if you want to keep your vehicle for a long time and minimize repair work over its lifespan. However, many drivers neglect their vehicles and skip important maintenance routines that can make a difference in the performance of their vehicle’s operation. (more…)
Spring is here and its time to get out and enjoy the open road. But before you do, there are some simple things that you can do to maintain your vehicle and get it ready for the warmer months and extended road trips. (more…)
Have you ever waited at a stop light behind another vehicle, and as soon as the light turned green and the vehicle in front accelerated you were shrouded in a cloud of smoke? If you have experienced this situation, it was most likely an indication of a vehicle exhaust system issue.
Simply stated, the primary function of your vehicle’s exhaust system is to filter toxic gases from the engine and safely and cleanly release them into the atmosphere. Additionally, your vehicle’s exhaust system is designed to reduce the noise associated with exhaust emission from your combustion engine.
In this blog, we review the key components of the exhaust system along with common exhaust system problems. (more…)
It’s a sunny, warm day. You are over-exerting yourself with some yard work and happen to notice that your skin is becoming red and flushed. Have you ever really thought about why this happens? In simple terms, our bodies are equipped with mechanisms to maintain our body temperature at a specific level. Your skin turns red because blood vessels are expanding in order to help cool your body down. As well, you will sweat more to open your pores and cool the surface of your skin with released moisture. Just as the human body has a process to regulate temperature, so do our vehicles. Because an internal combustion engine generates significant heat, the cooling system is a vital function of your vehicle designed to keep engine parts cool and the vehicle running properly. In this article, we review some basics about this particular system, what can go wrong, and finally we share some key maintenance tips to avoid problems.