The weight of heavy snows and slush can put a lot of pressure on a windshield wiper motor and cause them to wear out. When the motor wears out the wipers will stop working. Your mechanic can inspect the motor to make sure you don’t have any other problems (like a bad fuse or electrical connection) that could cause the motor to stop working. Here is how a mechanic will determine if the motor is bad and how they can replace it.…
When your car breaks down, you might be tempted to look in your garage for some handy tools and start repairing the issue yourself. However, while some things can be done by someone without mechanic experience, other things should be left to the professionals. These auto repairs are best done by your mechanic.
Repairing Your Transmission
Among the different mechanical issues that your vehicle might experience, transmission is one of more common ones.…
If you are shopping for a new car and you aren’t sure if you want to buy new or used, it really depends on if you want to drive the car for a long time or just a few years. If you don’t think that this car will be something that you will try to hang on to a decade from now, it may be best to buy used.
Knowing the true value of the car, the amount of owners it’s had, and what that model has sold for in your area is important.…
Working as a semi driver means that you spend long hours driving many miles across the country. Since semi trucks see so many miles every year, it’s inevitable that they will break down on occasion. When your truck breaks down, calling a mobile repair specialist may be the quickest way to get back on the road again.
Here are three factors you can consider when determining if a mobile repair is your best option.…
Even if you’re not much of a car buff, it’s important to ensure that you schedule regular oil changes for your vehicle. Doing so will keep your engine running smoothly and can even increase the lifespan of your vehicle. The frequency with which you should schedule these appointments depends on many variables – it’s not as simple as getting your oil changed every 3,000 miles, as was the customary guideline in years past.…
If you have had your eye on a used BMW and you have never purchased one in the past, there are a few things you want to do to make sure you are getting a good deal whether the vehicle is gently used or has a 100,000 miles on it. You want to make sure that you make a great investment when you offer what you’ll pay for the car.…
It’s scary when you’re driving down the road and your car starts acting up. You might experience anything from sputtering, to a tire blowout, or a screeching grinding noise of metal on metal. No matter what is happening to your car, your foremost concern must be to ensure your own safety.
First, turn on your hazard lights and keep them on.
Coast or drive your vehicle into the far right hand lane.…
Your vehicle depends on a number of different components to keep it running and on the road. If even one of those components starts to fail, it will cause problems for your vehicle. While some of those components might not pose a major problem, others can cause your engine to overheat and ultimately fail. The radiator helps to keep your engine cool, even when the temperature outside is scorching. To help make sure you aren’t stuck on the side of the road with a faulty radiator, here are three warning signs to be on the lookout for.…
