Your braking system is a major component in the makeup of your vehicle. The brakes are probably the most important component of your vehicle. No ‘go’ not good, no ‘whoa’ really, really bad. Your brake essentially converts the kinetic energy (energy of motion) of your vehicle to heat. Your disc brakes are far more efficient…
It seems that Mother Nature wants to throw things at us that are damaging to our homes and our cars. The weather can be extreme and when that occurs you need to be ready to look at what damage might occur. One of the elements that might be amazing to see but can be a…
To protect the vehicle’s structure, bumpers are designed and placed at the rear of the vehicle. As a result, the bumper is frequently the first part of the vehicle to absorb any impact in a collision. To return these crucial parts to their pre-accident condition, a certified professional that is properly trained in plastic bumper…
For modern electronically controlled engines ‘tune-up’ is a bit of a misnomer. First a bit of history. Before electronic ignition systems that where pioneered by racers, we had the traditional distributor with points and condensers. The points were cam driven and opened and closed according to the lobes and the distributor was driven from the…
Every vehicle, domestic or foreign is compliant with OBD (On Board Diagnostic) trouble codes. The current standard is OBD-II. The modern vehicle (cars and light trucks) and even modern built semi-trucks utilize digitized electronics to control the various mechanical functions of the vehicle, most common is electronic engine controls. But everything from the ABS (Anti-Lock…
Business owners are often looking for optimal methods of advertisement and to get to noticed. You can kill two birds with one stone, so to speak, by customizing the automotive body paint for your company vehicles. Whether you have a company logo, or color scheme associated to your brand, getting your vehicles custom painted can…
When your vehicle’s body has been damaged in a collision and requires repairs, it is important to know if your vehicle uses steel or aluminum. Most people don’t realize that the type of metal used is even important, when in fact it is very important. The way steel and aluminum is repaired or corrected are…
Hail can wreak havoc on your car. Even those car owners that have a garage can’t completely escape the ravaging balls of ice all the time. When you are in the middle of a road trip, or are driving during a hail storm, you can’t always avoid the damage that it can cause. If you…
Sometimes it won’t matter how careful you are with your car to avoid getting a dent and it can be frustrating when it happens. There are many instances in real life that can cause dents to your car. Shopping carts in the wind, kids playing too closely to your car or a light post that…
When your car has been involved in a collision not only does the body take a beating but so does the frame and suspension components. Most modern cars involve what is called unibody construction. The body is designed to act as the frame. Rear suspension components can be incorporated into the body as well, but…
