Car problems always seem to crop up when the weather starts to turn cold. One of the most common, and the most stressful, car problems is when your battery is acting up or its time to replace it. Usually, your first hint is a bit of car trouble, like an engine that doesn’t always crank…
As anyone who lives and drives anywhere in Texas knows, having an efficiently working car air conditioner is not a luxury, but a necessity, especially during the summer months. Nothing can be quite as miserable as driving in a Dallas traffic jam with the windows rolled down, hoping for at least a little breeze to…
Approach your car brakes as serious as Dave Ramsey approaches credit card debt: every problem is a massive problem and it needs to be solved right now. Sometimes, this isn’t quite true. Credit card debt can be leveraged, and sometimes using credit cards makes sense. But those times are few and far between, and those…
In the past you’ve heard family, friends, and co-workers talk about driving with their check engine lights on. Maybe you’re skeptical about how the check engine light could impact the overall lifespan of your vehicle. If you have invested a considerable amount of money on down payments, upgrades, repairs, or even monthly payments you shouldn’t be…
Your automatic transmission is the second most important system in your vehicle, after the engine. The transmission ensures that the right amount of power is applied to the wheels so that they drive at the correct speed by shifting gears. Unlike a manual transmission, for which you have to apply the clutch to shift gears,…
Choosing the perfect mechanic may seem like a difficult task. After all, you want someone who will do a great job on your car and who is not going to try to trick you into getting services that you don’t need. While there are many auto tech companies in our area, the key to being…
Nothing throws a monkey wrench in your day like car trouble. If your vehicle takes too long to start, shakes at idle, or hesitates during acceleration, it may be time for an engine tune-up. As you drive, many engine parts are subject to immense heat and pressure, which causes them to wear out and break…
For many car owners, the appearance of the “check engine light” on their dashboard is a cause of great frustration and worry. Unfortunately, part of this frustration stems from the lack of specifics given with this warning, as it can be the result of a plethora of possible vehicle issues. Generally, unless your car has…
Most vehicles have disc brakes, a hydraulic system with brake pads, calipers and rotors. When you step on the brake pedal, the padded calipers squeeze the rotor, slowing the car. While brakes might not be the most exciting part of a car, they are one of the most important. The last thing you want to do…
We’ve all put off getting our regular oil changes a little longer than we should. It doesn’t seem like that big of a deal, but it is. One of the most important aspects of car maintenance is changing the oil. Here is why. Lubrication There are a ton of components, valves, pistons, etc all moving…