Your vehicle is a good way to maintain social distance compared to taking the bus, train or taxi. If you are traveling in a vehicle with other people, you can still ensure that social distancing is being practiced by sitting at the far opposite side of the car (2m or 6 feet separation). You also […]
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Germs and dirty surfaces can make you cringe on the thought of touching or sitting in an area filled with it. Well, fun fact, your car probably isn’t the pristine haven you think it is. According to studies, the average steering wheel is four times dirtier than a public toilet seat. Then they are all
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Tire balancing is done to provide motorists with the smoothest, safest ride while reducing road noise, vibration, and uneven tread wear. To balance your tires, weights are strategically placed on the wheel to ensure that the tire spins true. When a wheel is out of balance, it bounces uncontrollably and causes unsafe conditions. An unbalanced
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Your vehicle’s engine produces small explosions of harmful emissions which come from the combustion chamber. These explosions produce dangerous gases such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides. For safety, these dangerous gases are dispersed away from your vehicle’s cabin using an exhaust system, which the muffler is a key component of. To
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Damage to your windshield happens unexpectedly. The windshield is an important safety device of your vehicle, with its main function being to protect passengers as well as ensure the airbags properly do their job of protecting the vehicle occupants. A small chip on your windshield can turn into a crack across the entire length of
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Wheel alignment is the process of adjusting the angles of the wheels on your vehicle to the specifications of your vehicle manufacturer. When your vehicle was built, the wheels were perfectly positioned to the manufacturer’s ideal specifications, but over time your vehicle loses its alignment. Misalignment issues can lead to serious safety and performance issues
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Did you know that changing your air filter can increase your car’s fuel efficiency and prolong its engine life? The air filter’s job is to deliver 10,000 gallons of clean air to the engine for every gallon of gas burned to enter the engine. Though it’s only one small component among the many that make
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Staying safe on the road is every driver’s priority. This is why we get our cars repaired the moment we think that a problem exists. It’s for the safety of everyone that there are so many laws in place that drivers need to follow. We all love the ability to drive to get where we
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In order to reduce the need for effort from the driver to steer the vehicle, engines incorporate a system referred to as “power steering.” This is a hydraulic system that uses power steering fluid to build pressure which is then used to change the direction of the wheels. This means you don’t need to arm
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When you go to purchased motor oil from your local auto store, do you know what you’re really paying for? When a service attendant asks you synthetic or regular, do you know the difference? If these situations leave you feeling unsure, let’s examine your options so next time you can make an informed decision. What
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