How do you know what condition your brakes are in? Do you wait until you hear them squealing a bit as you stop? Do you wait for a warning light to come on? Do you wait until the brake pedal feels low?
Car Problems & Repairs
Auto Repair Dilemma – When to Blame the Mechanic vs. When to Blame the Car
So you are all set. You booked an appointment in advance and arrived on time. Everything seems like it’s going to go smoothly, and then you get ‘the call’. It’s the service adviser saying, “We need your car for another day!”
6 Things You Need to Know Before You Get Your Punctured Car Tire Repaired
Need an automobile tire repaired? Know what’s acceptable when it comes to repairing your tires. Not all tire punctures are created equal; some can be repaired, and some can’t. Car tires that are improperly repaired can fail and result in an accident.
Tire Pressure Monitors – Transmitting LIVE “from a Car Tire Near You”
For the several years now, automobiles have been produced with tire pressure monitoring systems. These systems warn the driver whenever one of the tires has lost pressure — before it becomes a danger. This early warning system can save you from having a completly flat tire, and over the years, these systems have saved many lives and prevented a lot of inconvienence.
Why Did My Brake Caliper Fail After Only 18 Months?
One fall weekend, my wife and I were driving north on Interstate 270, going from Urbana to Frederick, Maryland, when we spotted a sign saying “Scenic Overlook.” We had some time to kill so we took the exit.
Is this Car Haunted or Is it Just an Intermittent Car Problem?
Recently, I stood in as the courtesy van driver. It’s always a fun job; I hear so many stories and my first trip out was not an exception. One of the customers described the problem he was having with his car.
My Car’s Remote Failed. How Do I Open My Rear Hatch?
I would have never thought I would be doing repair diagnostics at our local JCPenney at the Columbia Mall, but I find myself answering auto repair questions in some of the oddest places. The other day I was standing in the check-out line at JCPenney and ran into one of our British American Auto Care customers.
My Car Hit a Median Strip. What Should I Do?
There are a lot of distractions for drivers these days — from GPS systems to mobile phones to all kinds of computer display panels. Get distracted long enough and you just may end up hitting a road obstacle — it could be a median strip, a pot hole or some debris in the roadway.
My SRS (Air Bag) Warning Light, is On!
SRS stands for supplemental restraint system, but the more common lingo for the SRS warning light is the Air Bag System Warning Light. This light typically comes on for a few seconds when you start your car, but if it stays on, it signals that there is a problem.
Why Did My Car’s New Alternator Fail?
When people have their car alternator replaced, the expectation is that the repair will last at least as long as the expected life of the new alternator, four to five years or anywhere from 50,000 to 100,000 miles.
Car Won’t Shift into 1st Gear? You May Not Need a New Clutch.
Sometimes knowing a little can get you into big trouble. We have all done it. We start what seems like a small job, like plumbing, and have it turn out to be a major issue –the kind of problem that makes you wish you had called the plumber in the first place.
Daytime Running Lights – Some Things You Should Know
Daytime running lights have been around for a while, but many people still don’t know exactly how they function as well as the benefits to drivers.