Monthly Archives: April 2021

COMPROMISED CAR PARTS - COLD WEATHER

COMPROMISED CAR PARTS - COLD WEATHER

Cold weather can damage your vehicle and require it to have auto repair services. Auto repair services will cost more money out of your pocket and mean much more time you need to spend on your car. Understanding the compromised car parts that will be exposed when the weather gets cold will help you better prepare for any repairs that you might need done and possibly protecting those areas of your vehicle. BATTERY The battery of your car will be the first thing to be affected by the cold weather because cold weather will drain any battery, not just including your car battery. That is why it will be the first thing to go and it will drain quickly if it is not strong. You can get your battery tested at your local auto store for free and even buy a new one right there with a multi-year guarantee so if anything happens to it then you can just get it changed for free and you will not have to worry. A battery is something that will be charged by your vehicle by running it more. The cold weat ... read more

3 REASONS WHY YOUR STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN

3 REASONS WHY YOUR STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN

On the best days, driving can be quite a hassle and the only thing that makes it easier is the system is working efficiently. However, sometimes, the steering wheel gets hard to turn. If that happens, your first instinct may be to visit the auto repair. Before doing that, let us examine some of what causes stiff steering. FAULTY STEERING RACK The steering rack is made of two things; the pinion and the rack. The steering rack attaches to the wheel through shafts and U-Joints. As time goes, and as continue driving the vehicle, the steering and the areas attached to the wheel start to wear out. If your driving wheel only gets stiff after starting the car, then that’s a clear indicator that the steering rack is the problem. If your steering rack is the problem, then the wheel should get freer as you drive. All the same, you should replace it as soon as possible before it worsens. BROKEN SERPENTINE BELT A cracked serpentine belt is also another reason why the driving wheel may be sti ... read more

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