Many times you need some service or repair work on your car or truck, and knowing when to take the car to an auto repair shop is essential. Often you must decide if you should take the vehicle to a general service business, an auto repair shop, or the dealership to get things fixed, and each of these businesses has a purpose.
General Auto Service
The general service you need for your car is not detailed repair work, so an auto repair shop is not necessary.
[Read More]
Choosing Tires For Your Offroad Vehicle And RV
Offroad vehicles and RVs that travel off the highway may require larger RV tires and offer more support than standard vehicle tires. RV tires are often load-rated and have thicker sidewalls. If you know you will travel to a location that requires crossing some rough terrain, you may also want more aggressive tread and larger tires to give your vehicle more ground clearance.
Load Rated Tires
When selecting RV tires, you need to check the requirements for the vehicle to ensure the ones you are considering meet the requirements for how you will use them.
[Read More]
Buying Used Tires For Your Car? Know What To Look For
Do you need new tires for your vehicle but want to save a bit of money by purchasing used tires? If so, you'll definitely want to know what to look for to indicate that you are getting a good used tire.
The Tread
Start by looking at the tread across the entire tire, not just in a single place. You want to make sure that the tread depth is the same across the entire surface of the tire because uneven tread wear can be a sign that the previous driver had a problem with their vehicle that caused the tires to wear down prematurely.
[Read More]
4 Common Car Air Conditioning System Issues And How To Fix Them
Is your auto air conditioning system not working correctly? The first step in repairing a malfunctioning vehicle air conditioner is to inspect the system to check for potential or existing problems.
Here are some common issues your car AC system inspection can reveal and their solutions.
1. Dirty Filter
Your air conditioning system has an in-cabin filter that cleans the air as it moves through the system. The filter works by catching airborne contaminants that may lead to poor in-car air quality if allowed to enter the AC system.
[Read More]