A Girl's Guide to Automotive Repairs

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5 Budget-Friendly Auto Parts Worth Keeping On Hand For Repairs

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Automobile issues often strike at the most inconvenient times, such as when you’re about to leave for a trip or the local autobody shop is closed. Some auto repairs, such as transmission or engine replacement, can be difficult to do at home. Others, such as brake upgrades or wiring swaps, may be suitable for do-it-yourself jobs. If you feel comfortable fixing minor automotive issues, here are some budget-friendly auto parts you can keep on hand for when issues arise. Read More»

When Is The Best Time To Inspect Your Brakes?

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If you drive your car in stop-and-go traffic every day, it may be time to inspect your brakes. Your brakes can take a beating throughout the year, especially during rush-hour traffic and other hectic times on the road. If you don’t inspect your brake system soon, you may miss out on things that can make driving unsafe for you. Learn why it’s important to inspect your brakes and how it’s done. Read More»

Why You Need Regular Oil Changes To Pass Emissions Testing

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Most people that drive a car in an urban part of the US have to pass an emissions test at least once a year in order to renew their vehicle registration. While this may protect air quality, it can be a hassle if your car is struggling to pass. Did you know that changing your oil regularly not only helps reduce wear and tear on engine parts, but also has an important impact on your emissions test? Read More»

A Truck Shell Gives Your Truck Bed More Room And Protects Your Gear From Rain And Theft

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A truck is convenient for hauling gear and taking you to remote construction sites or recreational destinations. When you have a truck, you often have to worry about your load getting wet when it rains, theft, and even neighborhood kids climbing in the truck bed. A good way to protect the bed of your truck and what you’re carrying in it is to top it with a shell. Here’s why a shell is often better than a tonneau cover and the options you have in truck shells. Read More»

What Should You Know About Automotive Generations?

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When shopping for a new vehicle, the “generation” of your new car may be one of its most critical characteristics. If you aren’t familiar with this term, then learning a bit about what it means and how it can impact your purchasing decision may help you to get a better deal or even a better car. Keep reading to discover a bit more about why this piece of industry terminology is so essential. Read More»

Breaking Down A Few Myths About Taking Care Of Your Vehicle's Battery

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Your vehicle’s car battery helps your vehicle start up and get running. In addition to that important job, your vehicle’s car battery also provides power to all of the components that require electricity in your vehicle. Your car battery is a powerful little box that you need to take care of. Here are a few myths many people believe about passenger vehicle batteries that are not true. Knowing the truth behind these myths will help you take proper care of your car’s battery. Read More»

How You Can Save Money When Your Automobile Needs Another Engine

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A lot of people tend to start panicking when they discover that their vehicle needs another engine, as this is often a very costly repair. However, there are some steps that you can take in order to shave a little money off of the cost of getting another engine put in. Here are a few tips to get you started: Don’t Worry About Getting A Brand New Engine Too many people have found themselves under the assumption that they have to purchase a brand new engine for their vehicle. Read More»

3 Signs You Should Buy A New Trailer Hitch

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If you use your vehicle to tow your trailer, then you might have a trailer hitch installed. Even though you might have used the same trailer hitch for years, it might be time to install a new one. These are a few signs that it might be time to start looking at a new trailer hitch. 1. It’s Rusty Even the best of trailer hitches can begin to show signs of rust over time. Read More»

What To Do With Junk Vehicles That You No Longer Want

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If you have one or more junk vehicles that you no longer want to use or try to fix up, you might find yourself wondering just what it is that you are supposed to do with them. To help you figure that out, you will want to consider the following suggestions. This way, you should be able to find one solution that will work for your specific situation. Call The Automobile Salvage Yard Read More»

Fear Taking Tests & Dread Taking Your Driver's Test? Here's What You Can Do

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If you have a fear of taking tests, you may not be looking forward to taking your driving test so you can get a driver’s license. Fortunately, most states allow you several chances to pass driving tests. The fear of taking tests is a real thing and is called testophobia. If you have testophobia, here are a few things you can do that may help you.  Get treatment  There are several treatment options for testophobia. Read More»