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Tire Companies Offer No Appointment Necessary Windshield Repair -
Wally Koster (174)    
After a tiny chip in a neighbor's windshield turned into an expensive full windshield replacement, I decided to have a small chip in my windshield repaired. Deciding where to have it done was an interesting learning process. I ultimately had it repaired at my local tire company, and for some... ( added 8 days 15 hours ago.) |
Tire Discounters Offer More -
Wally Koster (174)
Over the past two decades, we've seen tire discounters and auto service centers open an amazing number of new locations across the country. But, make no mistake about it, at these and many no appointment necessary, service while you wait locations, the description discount doesn't necessarily... ( added 16 days 18 hours ago.) |
Tire Discounters Help Frugal Consumers -
Wally Koster (174)
Most offer low competitive prices on name brand tires, and some also offer unique customer benefits, services and programs that really can help you stretch your buying power.
Money-Saving Tire Coupons
Many tire discounters and auto service centers offer money-saving tire coupons on their... ( added 16 days 19 hours ago.) |
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Check Engine Lights Your Sensitive Friend -
 - Mark Gittelman (7,027)     
Mark Gittelman 
The service engine soon or check engine warning light is your cars friend but it
can be very sensitive and annoying. In this quick article I will discuss why the
check engine light comes on. I will also touch on a few ways to diagnose codes
and turn off the amber check engine light. The... ( added 1 year 69 days ago.) |
2008 Nissan Altima Oil Pan with Rust Bubbles- Are You Kidding Me? -
Ken McCreless (1,693)  
Ken McCreless
Greetings Fellow Travelers ... Well, I HAD planned on writing a 3 part story for Halloween, but an incident concerning my wife's 2008 Altima changed that; for now. We had been using the oil change business owned and operated by the, for now, unnamed dealership where we bought our Nissan vehicles.... ( added 26 days ago.) |
Warning: Wal-Mart Automotive Not As Competent As Other Automotive Shops -
Asher Ricard (14,077)  
Asher Ricard
Traditionally, Wal-Mart has had a reputation of being the knight in shining armor for small townspeople everywhere.
I grew up in Arkansas so Wal-Mart was a household name. You shopped there for everything you needed, sometimes ate lunch at the McDonalds in there, registered there when you got... ( added 290 days 16 hours ago.) |
My Check Engine Light Is On Again Why? -
- Mark Gittelman (7,027)
Mark Gittelman
The check engine light is turned on directly by the car's computer, which most
manufacturers call the PCM. This stands for power train control module. You may
find other names for this device, but basically it is considered the car's main
computer. The PCM monitors the many different... ( added 2 years 18 days ago.) |
Auto Repairs and Making Sure the Parts Where Installed -
- Mark Gittelman (7,027)
Mark Gittelman
I know what your thinking asking for the old parts back is my solution to this
auto repair problem. Yes it is but I have a twist up my sleeve and I want to
talk about asking for the old parts back in more depth. The problems
with asking for the old parts back from your auto repair are many.... ( added 2 years 60 days ago.) |
What Type of Auto Mechanic Are You? -
Jon Searles (2,108)  
Jon Searles
I guess there are three types of men as they relate to vehicle repair. Men that are mechanics, men that think they are mechanics, and men who know they are not mechanics. Now the first ones are those with natural abilities that are augmented by experience born of necessity, innate ability, or... ( added 2 years 222 days ago.) |
You Can Change Your Car's Timing Belt -
Matthew C Keegan (3,080)
So, how is your car's timing belt doing? Have you changed it lately? If, ever? If not, you must make certain that the timing belt hasn’t been driven too many miles or you could be driving on borrowed time. Typically, a timing belt will last anywhere from about 60,000 miles to just over 100,000... ( added 3 years 273 days ago.) |
Power Steering Pump Failure…or is it the Steering Rack? -
Matthew C Keegan (3,080)
Has your car’s power steering suddenly quit working? If so, it could be that your power steering pump has failed. The unit itself may be shot or it could be a loss of steering fluid through a bad hose that is causing the problem. Regardless, you better tend to the problem now or you will soon be... ( added 3 years 289 days ago.) |
Repairing Headlights for Maximum Visibility and Safety -
David Maillie (17,431)
We see them every day - cars we can barely see at night due to bad, ineffective, or improperly aimed headlights. "An average of 9 out of every 10 cars on the road today has dirty or yellowed headlights that greatly reduce vision and need to be replaced or professionally cleaned." - AAA Foundation... ( added 3 years 317 days ago.) |
Types of Windshield Damage that Can Be Repaired -
Goober Technician (2,184)
Types of Windshield Damage that Can Be Repaired
A typical windshield is subjected to many sources of stress (for a basic understanding of windshields, please refer to the article on understanding windshield chip repair .) Damage to it may come directly from objects striking the windshield or... ( added 3 years 351 days ago.) |
Windshield Repair: The Repair Process -
Goober Technician (2,184)
Windshield Repair: The Repair Process
Repairing a windshield is based on principles like any other kind of repair. The difference lies in the quality of the repair, which directly affects your safety and driving comfort. At Goober’s Windshield Repair, we want you to feel comfortable with... ( added 3 years 351 days ago.) |
Understanding Windshield Chip Repair -
Goober Technician (2,184)
Understanding Windshield Chip Repair
Introduction
For most automobile owners, changing oil and doing routine maintenance checks are important aspects of keeping the vehicle healthy. When the car manifests signs of problems, the driver would usually make sure it is corrected immediately... ( added 3 years 354 days ago.) |
A few easy steps to flush your automobile’s radiator and coolant system. -
Cooper (7,925)
One of the most overlooked maintenance items on your car is the coolant system. Most people don’t even think about it until they are on the side of the road with the hood up and steam pouring out of the radiator. This traffic nightmare can be avoided by some simple routine maintenance. Your... ( added 4 years 68 days ago.) |
How To Find Low Cost Auto Parts, At The Right Price! -
Rob Goyette (48)
Whether it’s for your 4-year-old Chevy minivan, or the vintage Dodge Charger you have underneath the canvas in your shop, finding auto parts that don’t cost you a fortune might be a tough task. Auto wreckers, E-bay, parts locators – these are all valid ways to try to find the auto part you need... ( added 4 years 84 days ago.) |
Quick and simple instructions on using a car battery charger. -
Cooper (7,925)
I am sure everyone at one time or the other has left the head lights or some other electrical device on and drained your car battery. You may not need to run out and purchase a new battery. A car battery charger can save the day. They are relatively simple to use and operate. Just follow these... ( added 4 years 84 days ago.) |
Tips for maintaining your car battery. -
Cooper (7,925)
You seldom think about your car battery until you are in a deserted parking garage late at night and your car won’t start. Then it becomes very important in your life.
Car batteries require simple and routine maintenance in order to work properly over their lives. If you can open your hood and... ( added 4 years 85 days ago.) |
How to jump start a dead car battery. -
Cooper (7,925)
Here are few tips and instructions on jump starting a dead battery. First things first, though. You need to inspect the dead battery. If you see any damage such as leaks or cracks. DO NOT go any further. Put away the jumper cables and call a wrecker. A damaged battery can explode and really hurt... ( added 4 years 88 days ago.) |
Be careful not to over tighten your lug nuts! -
Cooper (7,925)
A common site in your neighborhood auto garage is a mechanic tightening up the lug nuts on your car with an impact wrench . You hear the common screech of the impact wrench as it makes quick work of the lug nuts. You also probably rarely see that same mechanic actually use a torque wrench. Impact... ( added 4 years 89 days ago.) |
How To: Find a Reputable Mechanic without getting Ripped Off!! -
mcourson (860)
The #1 fear of all consumers is am I getting what I paid for. Let's get one thing clear from the start, 90% of automotive repair shop's are honest and trustworthy, but the other 10% are the one's to stay away from. In this article you will learn how and what to do and say to stay away from these... ( added 4 years 91 days ago.) |
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Why Timing Belt Replacement is so Important -
mcourson (860)
So your car has about between 30K and 60K on it and your owner's manual list timing belt replacement as part of the scheduled maintenance.You take your car into the shop and ask them about this timing belt thing and they tell you that it will cost several hundred more than your maintenance... ( added 4 years 92 days ago.) |
Automotive air conditioner basic troubleshooting tips. -
Cooper (7,925)
If your automotive air conditioner isn’t working quite right, here are a few ideas to begin. First of all start with the control panel on your dashboard. Most automobiles have an A/C button that actually turns the compressor on and allows cold air to be circulated. You might have accidentally hit... ( added 4 years 93 days ago.) |
Orange County, CA Auto Repair Shops May Prosper from GM and Chrysler Woes -
- Stu Samuels (21)
Orange County, California is one of the counties that face the recent bankruptcy of GM and Chrysler including the decision to close many of the dealerships. This decision will stop a major source of tax revenue that could be used towards many city wide projects within Orange County as well as... ( added 158 days 11 hours ago.) |
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