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Signs of a Bad Water Pump: What You Should Know

Signs of a Bad Water Pump: What You Should Know

29th Nov 2017

The radiator isn't the only component in a car's cooling system. Another critical component that's needed to regulate engine temperatures is a water pump. This otherwise small and simple device works … Read More...

How to Clean Corrosion From Car Battery Terminals

How to Clean Corrosion From Car Battery Terminals

20th Nov 2017

It's not uncommon for a car battery's terminals and/or the connectors to develop corrosion. This usually doesn't happen overnight. Rather, it takes months or even years of exposure to moisture before … Read More...

4 Signs That Your Car's AC Needs Freon

4 Signs That Your Car's AC Needs Freon

14th Nov 2017

Has your car's air conditioning (AC) system stopped blowing cold air? If so, the problem could be attributed to low refrigerant (freon) levels. Like the air conditioning in your home, automotive AC sy … Read More...

Does My Car Really Need a Thermostat?

Does My Car Really Need a Thermostat?

8th Nov 2017

This is a question many drivers ask. Within a typical vehicle's coolant lines, there's a small device that's designed to regulate the flow of coolant according to temperature. Known as a thermostat, i … Read More...

5 Tips to Prepare Your Car for Winter

5 Tips to Prepare Your Car for Winter

31st Oct 2017

December 21 marks the first official day of winter. And with this seasonal transition comes cooler temperatures as well as the possibility of ice and snow. This, of course, creates new hazards for mot … Read More...

Automatic vs Manual Transmission: Which is Best?

Automatic vs Manual Transmission: Which is Best?

24th Oct 2017

Whether you're buying a new or used car, one of the decisions you'll have to make is choosing between an automatic or manual transmission. Also known as a "gearbox," the transmission plays an importan … Read More...