2016

2 Truck Accessories To Consider That Will Improve Off-Road Capability

Buying and installing aftermarket accessories is one of the best ways to improve your truck’s capabilities, with accessories being available to do everything from improving cargo capacity to making the vehicle better able to handle different road conditions. Listed below are two accessories to consider that will help improve your truck’s off-road capability. Locking Differential One of the biggest risks when taking your truck off road is that you will run into a slick or slippery surface that can end up resulting in your truck becoming stuck.…

Heated Seats No Longer Working? What Are Your Repair Options?

Heated seats can make your winter commute much more pleasant, as well as reduce back pain and other aches and pains that can come from a long time spent in a seated position – making a malfunction with the heating mechanism an especially crushing blow during the coldest months. Fortunately, there are a few quick fixes that may have you riding in comfort again in no time. Here are some simple troubleshooting methods that may be enough to get your heated seats working again, as well as some situations in which professional repair may be in order.…

Removing An Undriveable Junk Car From Your Property

If you have an old, non-working vehicle just sitting on your property, and you no longer wish to keep it in your possession, you will need to find a way to get rid of it with help from a tow truck. Many do not wish to pay to have a tow vehicle come to their property to get rid of a vehicle they are no longer going to keep, making it necessary to find alternate services to do the job.…

3 Tips to Improve Handling & Reduce Tires & Brakes Wear

The handling of your car is important for safety. If you want to reduce repairs and wear of tires and brakes, then there is some maintenance you can do. You may want to do things like have an alignment done, used different tires for different seasons and check the tire pressure when weather changes. Here are some of the things that you can do to reduce the wear of brakes and tires:…

Tips For Staying Safe On Frozen Winter Roads

If you will be traveling to an area with excessive snow and ice on the roads this winter, then it is important for you to take special care to properly prepare your car. There are many different aspects of vehicle safety that apply to driving in the cold months of winter. To this end, here are some time-tested tips to help keep you safe this winter driving season: Tip: Check Your Car’s Tires for Damage and Proper Inflation…

Three Signs Your Tie Rods Are Busted Or Going To Bust

In the world of auto body repair, there is always plenty to fix, most of which is necessary to keep the car moving. Tie rods, for example, are needed to keep the wheels connected to the axles and the steering column. Without the tie rods, you would not be able to turn the wheels in the direction you want them to go, nor would the tires stay in place on the vehicle.…

How To Change A Clogged Filter On A 5R55E Transmission

You can tell when the transmission filter gets clogged. The transmission will start to slip in and out of gear as you begin to drive again after you stopped the vehicle, you’ll have trouble shifting the vehicle into reverse, and sometimes you can’t get the car into gear at all. There can be other reasons for this type of trouble, but if you own an old vehicle that you know, or strongly suspect, has never had the transmission filter changed, you should change the filter before you do anything else.…

3 Ways To Remove A Dent From Your Vehicle After A Hailstorm

If your car was left outside during an unexpected hailstorm, you may now have an ugly dent somewhere on your vehicle. While this is obviously frustrating, it doesn’t have to be the end of the world. There are multiple ways to attempt to remove a dent from a vehicle without having to replace an entire part of the vehicle’s body. Here are three things you can do that may help remove a dent from your car.…

Evaluating Whether You Should Go With A Trim Car Package Or Stick With Individual Upgrades

When you buy a new car, you get to choose from a number of amenities, usually divided into trim packages or options. These packages can make upgrading a car’s basic model more cost-effective, but they can also leave you with options you don’t like, too. You can always have the dealer install certain options once you buy the car, but that comes with its own set of issues. If you want to make the best decision regarding whether or not to get another trim option, take a look at the immediate and long-term effects each option will have on your driving experience.…

Know Your Tow Weights To Prevent Disaster

Having a truck can make towing a recreational trailer a reality, but towing can quickly turn into a disaster when you aren’t prepared to accommodate the weight of the trailer you intend to haul. Being a responsible truck owner means knowing your tow weights in order to prevent serious accident or injury while you are on the open road. Here are three types of weights that you need to be paying attention to in order to ensure that you are able to safely tow your trailer in the future.…