Pop the hood. If you’ve heard that phrase before, and you probably have, then you know your hands are about to get dirty. Under the hood, you’ll find a small, compact machine that resembles a miniature generator. This is called the alternator and supplies electricity to the car battery. It helps the vehicle function and […]
If one thing’s become clear in recent years, it’s that simply existing is becoming more expensive with each passing day. With going to the grocery store costing more than ever before, niceties like transportation become a bigger strain on our budgets. This is a time in which a new vehicle is an impossible idea for […]
Think about how many car dealerships are in your area. Most major cities have what’s known as an “Auto Mile” or “Dealership Row,” where multiple automotive dealerships compete for business within a short stretch of one another. You can test drive a Chevrolet within minutes of leaving the Kia dealership across the street, then spend […]
Have you ever had one of those days where everything just seems to go wrong? You had a power outage last night, so your phone didn’t charge, which means it was dead in the morning, so your alarm didn’t go off—now you’re running late, get out the door, and discover you have a flat tire! […]
No driver wants to get into their car only to find that it won’t start or notice a puddle of fluid underneath their car after they park. Unfortunately, car troubles can occur, especially as your vehicle’s parts take on the wear and tear of everyday driving. Fortunately, when you keep up with regular maintenance and […]
Winter tires should be pretty straightforward, and they are in a lot of situations, but they can also present some complications and confusion. Whether you’re trying to figure out if the tires on your vehicle will work for snowy months or you’re looking at a local ad for some winter tires for sale, the choices […]
It wasn’t the worst thing that could happen, but it was pretty close. My brothers and I were rushing to get to a matinee showing of the latest Star Wars movie, and we were running late. We passed the used car lot on the way and hooked a left into the shopping mall, with just […]
For the non-mechanically inclined, cars are pretty much an assembly of mysterious parts and pieces, and if one of them stops working, there’s a good chance the whole contraption will be rendered useless. While those who aren’t gear-heads might be puzzled over many breakdowns, there’s one type of problem nearly anyone can identify: a blown […]
