Laws & Penalties

Wheel Bearing: How Do I Know If I Need a Replacement?

  Wheel Bearing: How Do I Know If I Need a Replacement? By Renee Valdes 05/11/2023 8:00am Wheel Bearing Quick Facts Imagine driving on the freeway when the left front tire and wheel suddenly break off, sending your out-of-control vehicle skidding across several lanes of 65 mph traffic. This is reality, and this can happen if […]

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Car Suspension: 6 Signs Something is Off

  Car Suspension: 6 Signs Something is Off By Austin Morris 01/25/2023 5:00pm Quick Facts About Car Suspension Systems Your car’s suspension system typically requires very little maintenance. But like every moving part on your car, eventually, the system could wear down. While you won’t need to worry about your suspension too often, it is an

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Turbochargers Explained: How They Add Power and More

  Turbochargers Explained: How They Add Power and More By Trevor Spedden 05/22/2023 12:01pm Quick Facts About Turbochargers Turbochargers are becoming more prevalent on new cars in the automotive industry, partly due to increasing government fuel efficiency requirements. Turbochargers allow smaller engines to bring the power of a larger naturally aspirated engine. It does this without sacrificing fuel economy

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Horsepower vs. Torque: Which Is More Important?

  Horsepower vs. Torque: Which Is More Important? By Austin Morris 01/17/2023 4:00pm Quick Facts About Horsepower and Torque Have you ever wondered why your car may or may not go from 0 to 60 mph in 2 seconds? Well, it has everything to do with the torque and horsepower on your car. These two features essentially determine

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Do I Need a V8? Or Is a V6 Good Enough?

  Do I Need a V8? Or Is a V6 Good Enough? By Renee Valdes 03/31/2023 1:17pm Quick Facts to Know About V8 vs. V6 Which is better, a V6 or a V8? This question may seem outdated to some in this age of turbocharging, hybrids, and electric vehicles. However, it’s still relevant, particularly when shopping for

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How Do I Know If My Spark Plugs Need Replacing?

  How Do I Know If My Spark Plugs Need Replacing? By Chris Hardesty 05/11/2023 4:00pm When To Replace Spark Plugs Quick Tips If your gas-powered vehicle’s acceleration has gone from “zoom, zoom” to “putt, putt,” there’s probably a spark plug problem. Poor fuel economy is another indication the plugs or spark plug wires need replacing.

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Why Is My Check Engine Light On?

  Why Is My Check Engine Light On? By Chris Hardesty 04/20/2023 4:00pm Check Engine Light Quick Facts Seeing a car’s check engine light on can cast a feeling of dread for drivers who equate the symbol with costly repairs. The warning light indicates a malfunction with one of the vehicle’s systems, but even minor problems

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How to Maintain or Replace a Battery

  How to Maintain or Replace a Battery By Mark Elias 03/01/2021 8:00am Car, truck and SUV batteries are more stressed than ever before. Whether it’s extreme temperatures, or the need for a constant power supply from increasingly complicated on-board electronics, battery maintenance is just as important as a regular tune-up, to get the most out

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