It's not uncommon to take your car or truck in for brake repairs without even knowing it. You may notice the pedal is softer than normal, or that you have to press harder than usual to get it to stop. If you start noticing these signs, it's important to get your brakes checked out as soon as possible. Here are five early warning signs your brakes are malfunctioning: 1. Your Brakes Are Squealing
22 June 2022
If you've ever had to deal with a failed trailer bearing, you'll want to ensure that it never happens again. After all, in the worst-case scenario, such a failure could lead to the loss of a wheel, with significant consequences. Yet, why should the bearing fail in the first place, and what can you do to avoid a recurrence? How Bearings Work A wheel bearing is designed to cope with tremendous radial and thrust loads while dealing with high levels of friction.
22 April 2022
When it feels sweltering outside but cool and breezy inside your vehicle, you should thank the air conditioning system. The AC's primary function is to keep your car's cabin as comfortable as possible all year round, regardless of the prevailing climate. However, optimal performance is only possible with proper AC system maintenance. That said, the more you use a car AC, the faster the refrigerant diminishes, causing inefficiencies in the system.
15 February 2022
Does your car want to take you somewhere you don't want to go? In other words, does the steering tend to pull to one side so that the vehicle veers off in a certain direction when you place your foot on the brake pedal? If so, this can be disconcerting, and you'll want to understand why it is happening and put a stop to it. What could be going wrong in this situation?
7 December 2021
Getting in your car and driving off should be an easy and straightforward process. You just need to push the clutch pedal all the way down to the floor (if you drive a manual car), press on the brake pedal, put the key in the ignition, and turn it. When you are ready to start moving, take your foot off the brakes and slowly remove your foot from the clutch. However, you may have trouble starting your car, which is a common problem.
12 October 2021
An oil cooler helps to cool the oil in the engine, keeping your vehicle running smoothly. If this system fails, it can result in a lot of damage and, particularly, engine failure. The good news is that an oil cooler can serve you for a long time if you regularly maintain your vehicle. However, there are instances when damage to the oil cooler is inevitable. When this happens, you should be keen to notice warning signs that the oil cooler is about to fail.
13 August 2021
Many things can go wrong when your car fails to start. You can miss out on a crucial meeting, skip a doctor's appointment or get your kids late to school. Having an idea of what could be wrong gives you control of the situation and enables you to take the necessary action. Whether this issue has happened to you before or not, learn the reasons behind it. Learn some possible reasons why your car might fail to start and why it needs car service.
28 June 2021
