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battery

How to Change Your Car Battery: Step-By-Step Guide

If you’re a car owner, it’s highly likely you’ll need a battery replacement or two during your car’s lifetime. Unfortunately, a lot of us are still

car repair

The Benefits of a Mobile Mechanic

What do you do when you leave your house in the morning and your car won't start? Or when you’re on a lunch break about to head back to

texas

What To Consider When Hiring a Mobile Mechanic in Dallas

You may have realized it can be pretty challenging to find a reliable mobile mechanic in Dallas, right? Not only that, it's tough to find one who can handle a

car maintenance

Top 5 Reasons Why Your Car Won't Start

Imagine you overslept this morning. You're rushing to get through your daily routine. Then you finally go out to your car and try to start it only to discover that

car repair

The Most Common Car Problems You Might Face

In 2015, AAA alone rescued over 30 million drivers whose vehicles had broken down. It's thought that each year, one in three drivers will break down. And while some reasons

car oil

How to Change Oil in Your Car: The Ultimate Guide

Basic car maintenance is intimidating. In fact, even something as simple as an oil change can have you fretting. However, ignoring these problems is a slippery slope. Speaking of oil,

ac system

The Definitive A-Z of Your Car’s AC System

Back in the day, a car’s AC system was viewed as a fancy addition. However, in the present time, having air conditioning in your car is seen as essential.

timing belts

What Is a Timing Belt and When Should You Replace It?

With so many moving parts inside and outside of your vehicle, you could be forgiven for forgetting about some of them along the way. Additionally, without an understanding of their

windshield

The Ultimate Guide to Car Windshield Replacement and Repair

Car windshield replacement and repair are not things to take lightly. While you might have seen some vehicles driving around with little scratches, cracks, or chips in their front or

car maintenance

Car Maintenance Checklist: The 7 Essential Tips for Keeping Your Vehicle Healthy

Did you know that performing routine maintenance is the best way of keeping your car in a good shape? While most repairs deal with broken or worn components, routine maintenance is something we do to prevent breakdowns from happening.

wheel alignment

Have you checked your car's Wheel alignment?

Can you remember when was the last your car was in a workshop for a wheel alignment? Although they may seem as being vertical to the ground, manufacturers use pre-defined

EVAP system

What in the world is EVAP in your car?

Does the check engine light in your car illuminate sometimes, with no other apparent symptoms being present? And in certain situations, even the engine may run rough while idling. Problems

EGR

Something is wrong with EGR in my car. What is EGR?

Does your car have problems starting sometimes or it behaves strangely when accelerating? Among other possible causes, this can be a symptom of a clogged or faulty EGR valve. This

exhaust

Do you hear rattling noises from your car? Quick read on exhaust systems

Did you know that rattling and banging noises coming from underneath the car may be telltale signs of a failing exhaust? This is a quite reliable and robust system whose

car repair

Why is your car's coolant so important to your car's health?

Did you know that coolant does much more than just keeping the engine temperature within the given range? Most drivers know how important it is to have a good mixture of antifreeze and water, especially with upcoming cold days.

tubocharger

Let's talk about Turbocharger systems

Did you know that a turbocharger became an unavoidable engine component in most cars today, both gasoline and diesel ones? A quick comparison with traditional cars would reveal these engines

catalytic converter

Introduction to Catalytic convertors! Quick read

Did you know that all cars today have one or more catalytic converters, regardless of make and manufacturer? They are a part of the emission control system, which reduces the

Car Care

Okay! What is ADAS & what does it do?

Did you know that advanced driver assistance systems are among the most important segments within the automotive industry today? The biggest reason for this is within the fact that human

car repair

Broken Windshield? What should you do next?

Are you aware that any kind of windshield damage is not something you can ignore or tolerate? Even small imperfections like scratches are an issue here, as they may have

wipers

My windshield wipers dont work. What should I do?

Have you ever checked the condition of the whole assembly that drives the wiper blades on your car? Most drivers don’t think much about it, as these simple and

suspension

Bumpy ride? Consider getting your suspension checked. Quick intro to Suspension systems

Did you know that each wheel on your car hides an elaborate mechanism that we call suspension? Most drivers won’t think much about it until unusual knocks and noises

car repair

What are O2 sensors & how can they save you money?

Did you know that almost all modern cars have one or more O2 sensors, regardless of the make or model? Many drivers are not aware of this, as this is

ignition switch

Key stuck? Quick read on Ignition switches

Have you ever been in a situation where there was no reaction from the car after turning the key? Either the starter motor won’t turn or the dashboard remains

How to stop the windshield from fogging up?

Does the windshield in your car fog up every time when the outside temperatures are low or when it’s raining? Covering all glass surfaces inside the car, this thin

battery

How to check the charging system?

Do you have a red battery warning sign on your dashboard that stays illuminated after starting the car? Or maybe it would turn on while driving under certain conditions. This