Car Tire Keeps Going Flat? Causes And Using A Tire Plug To Repair The Tire

If you have a tire on your car that is losing air, this can be frustrating. This is especially true if you fill the tire with air, and then it leaks out again. Below are some causes of a tire losing air, as well as tips on using a tire plug to repair the tire. Causes of Tire Losing Air A tire that keeps going flat can be caused by a bad valve stem. Read More 

2 Causes Of Damage To Your Car Tires’ Sidewalls

Before getting into your car, you may have looked down and noticed that the sidewall of one of your tires has an odd appearance. If you do not see an obvious cause of the damage, such as a nail sticking out of the tire, you may wonder what is causing the strange appearance. Below are a couple of causes of damage that can happen to car tires' sidewalls. 1.  Broken Belts Can Cause Ridges and Punctures Read More 

More Than A Smooth Ride: 2 Purposes Served By Your Car’s Suspension

While you are driving, you probably do not give much thought to your car's suspension until you start feeling every bump in the road. However, the suspension system on your vehicle does more than give you a smooth ride. It also serves a couple of other purposes that help keep you safe on the road. 1.  Give You Better Control of Your Car One important function of your car's suspension system is that it gives you better control of your car while driving. Read More 

Time for Brake Service or Repairs? 4 Reasons You Shouldn’t Get Rid of Your Brake Dust Covers

If your brakes need to be repaired, and you were thinking of removing the brake dust cover—or you've already gotten rid of that particular piece of equipment—then you should quickly rethink that decision. The brake dust cover may seem like a nuisance to deal with, but that nuisance actually provides you with quite a few benefits. Here are just four of the reasons why you need to keep the brake dust cover on your car. Read More 

Tips To Diagnose A Check Engine Light

You love your car, but nothing tests that love like the sudden appearance of the check engine light. Suddenly, your faithful ride turns into a potentially costly repair bill just waiting to jump out and raid your bank account. For many drivers, that simple dash light is one of the most stressful things that can appear in their car. Luckily, a check engine light doesn't have to spell doom and, in most cases, it may point to a relatively simple and inexpensive problem. Read More