Generally it’s important to get an alignment after any suspension component is replaced. A good maintenance shop will quote you the price of mounting and balancing the tires, required for even wear, with an alignment. A vehicle will typically hold alignment unless there is a worn component within your suspension that causes it to gradually go out.
Every time you start your car, the dashboard lights flash quickly and then disappear as the engine begins to rumble. This car behavior is so routine that you probably don’t even notice it anymore, unless one of those lights stays on.
Heavy snowfall in northern parts of the country, and flooding and bone-chilling temperatures in other parts may make you feel like hanging up the car keys until spring arrives. But hibernation is not an option, so it’s a good idea to make sure your vehicle is at its best throughout the winter driving season.
Cars make a lot of sounds. Squealing is a common one reported to mechanics. How do you tell how much to worry when you start getting squeals out of your car?
There are several reasons why your car’s heater may be blowing cold air, instead of heat. It is important to understand how the heater works in your car before you can begin to try to diagnose why it is not working.
I cannot pin point an oil leak on your car without looking at your car, but I can feed you with the information that will help you decide how urgent it is to fix.
For the do-it-yourselfer, repairing your own vehicle can save you $100. But don’t shell out $20 or $30 for a repair manual that you may only use once. You might be surprised to learn there are several sources where you can get free auto repair manuals.
Jeep Grand Cherokees are prone to having several common mechanical problems. The problem that we cover today is with noisy differentials (rear ends).
Can’t see with your headlights? It may not be the lamps, but the lenses. You can restore your lights, but it takes more than a little window cleaner.
