Category: Repairs

Genuine

Some collision repair services try to use genuine parts in all their restoration work. These pieces are what originally came in the vehicle. Typically, they come in a box with the carmaker’s logo, so you know it is a genuine part.

When it comes to cost, genuine parts are among the most expensive types you can buy for your vehicle. For this reason, it is best to only use these items if they are still under warranty and you don’t have to pay any out of pocket expense.

Despite popular belief, choosing to go with something other than manufacturer parts will not void any remaining warranty. In fact, according to the Federal Trade Commission’s “Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act,” it is … Read the rest

Avoid Running low on Gas/Petrol

This seems like a fairly obvious point, but it is surprising how often this is overlooked during the course of our daily activities; we may be too hurried or busy to check the fuel gauge slowly depleting. In order to avoid this make a schedule of when you’ll get the fuel refilled. Every three days should do it, or every Wednesday and Saturday (you get the idea). Or you can mark a point on the gauge, beneath which you do not allow the needle to go, if it’s near that marked point get it filled. Or if you run out very frequently it’s suggested that keep 5 gallons of fuel in your garage just in … Read the rest

Tyres are referred to as “feathered” when the tread is smooth on one side and sharp on another. This is usually a sign of poor toe alignment. This strain of tread wear means the inside or outside of the tread is significantly more worn than the center of the tread. As its name implies, positive or negative camber causes this type of wear.

Heel and toe wear happens when one side of your tread blocks wears down more quickly than the other in a circumferential direction. Causes of heel and toe wear can include rear toe error, and soft tyre tread compounds. Tread block squirm can be common on some all-season tyres. Lack of regular tyre rotation can also be … Read the rest

Read Your Car Manual

Think about a time when you bought something you had to put together. What would have happened if you didn’t read the instructions? Whatever you purchased wouldn’t function properly, and it’ll most likely come crashing down. Reading your car manual will help you determine what needs to be done, how, and when to do it. For example, how often does your vehicle need a transmission flush? Keeping track with these things will help prevent a big, expensive car repair from popping up. Remember, prevention is essential to keeping your vehicle driving smoothly.

Have a Car Budget

Most people have a budget for emergency expenses, and a car repair is usually lumped in there somewhere. However, having … Read the rest