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Three Steps To Take Before Junking Your Car

Automotive Blog

If you have an old car that no longer runs, instead of letting it sit on your property and take up space, you can sell it to a junkyard and get cash. People who are first-time scrappers are often unaware of the steps needed to junk their car. To get you started, here are three key steps to make the process run smoothly. Obtain The Title The most important step to scrapping your car is to obtain the title to the vehicle.

27 February 2017

When It's Time To Have Your Auto Glass Repaired Or Replaced

Automotive Blog

When you get a chip or a crack in your windshield, it's important to have your windshield checked by a collision repair shop to see if it needs to be repaired or replaced. Small chips and cracks are a very common occurrence, as small rocks or flying debris hit windshields on a frequent basis. While a small crack may be able to be ignored, it can quickly turn into a larger crack that spreads across your windshield.

26 January 2017

How To Touch Up Paint Chips

Automotive Blog

Over time, your car body is bound to pick up some dents and dings. Most people initially ignore small paint chips in their car because they are hardly noticeable. However, this can be dangerous. If you leave a paint chip unattended, it could grow, and rust could start to form on the car surface. This is why it is always a good idea to immediately reseal small paint chips. This article explains how to do this yourself with a few basic tools.

11 January 2017

The Truth Behind Five Common Synthetic-Oil Misconceptions

Automotive Blog

When it comes to changing the oil in your car, one of the things that you may have wondered about is the value of investing in synthetic oil. Synthetics aren't so new to the market anymore, but they are still the subject of many misconceptions. Here's a look at a few of the things you may have heard and the truth behind them. Switching to synthetic doesn't have to be a permanent change.

6 January 2017

Learn How You Can Protect Your Transmission This Winter

Automotive Blog

Winter is a beautiful time of the year, but it is also a harsh time of the year. This is especially the case when it comes to a vehicle's transmission. As an owner, it's important that you be extra diligent in your efforts to protect your vehicle from costly and permanent damage. Here are just some of the things you can do to protect your transmission this winter. Start Off Slow

10 December 2016

3 Factors That May Affect The Interest Rate On Auto Financing

Automotive Blog

If you have bad credit and need to buy a car, there are ways to get auto financing. You may have to pay a higher interest rate on the loan you get, but at least you would have a way to buy a car. If you are in this position, there are three different things you could consider that might help you qualify for a lower interest rate when buying a used car.

8 December 2016

3 Tips To Care For Your Horse For The Long Term

Automotive Blog

Owning a horse can be rewarding, whether you keep them as pets or competitive ventures. By owning a horse, you are also accepting some responsibilities that come with caring for them. To make sure you are doing your best to care for your horse, read on and factor in these points, so that your horse is healthy, strong, and as productive as possible for as long as it lives.  Tip #1: Give Your Horse A Quality Place To Stay, Permanently And Temporarily 

7 December 2016

How a Mobile Mechanic Can Inspect Used Semi-Trailer Trucks

Automotive Blog

Did you purchase a fleet of used semi-trailer trucks for your business? If you are ready to put the trucks on the road but want to make sure they are safe enough, you might want to get help from a mobile mechanic. Rather than taking each truck to a mechanic's shop, you can have someone visit your business establishment to inspect the vehicles. This article will cover a few of the services that a mobile mechanic can provide to make sure your semi-trailer trucks are ready to be driven by your employees.

5 December 2016

Riding High: Custom Truck Parts That Jack Your Truck Up Into The Air

Automotive Blog

Truck modification is a big thing. So big in fact that there are annual contests around the country to see who can jack up and trick out his/her truck to be the biggest, highest, most driveable truck there is. If this is a hobby you want to get into, and maybe enter a few contests yourself, you are going to need some custom truck parts to jack up your truck. Here are a few parts you will need from the maker of custom trucks parts.

5 December 2016

3 Tips To Help Improve Your Car's Performance With A DIY Transmission Overhaul

Automotive Blog

When thinking about car maintenance and improvements, the first things that come to your mind are probably things like the oil and brakes. The transmission is also an important component of your car that needs care. Eventually, you may want to do a transmission overhaul to ensure your car is performing as it should. Here are some tips to do your own DIY transmission overhaul to ensure your car performs like new:

1 December 2016