What Causes Tire Blowouts
Tire blowouts can be caused by a variety of reasons. A defective rim may cut into the side of the tire or allow the bead to break and the tire to slip from the rim. This kind of damage would usually be obvious so there are few defective rims out there with an owner crazy […]
read moreWhat you need to know about Anti-Freeze and your car
The coolant in your vehicle is a mixture of water and a chemical. It’s purpose is to protect your engine, both in cold weather and in high-temperature conditions. Because your engine is “water-cooled,” in other words it is cooled using water, this means there is water inside your engine and cooling system components, like the […]
read moreNitrogen vs Air In Tires – Why Nitrogen in Tires
Q: Is there any advantage to using nitrogen instead of compressed air in tires? Will I notice improved fuel economy or a smoother ride? Will my tires last longer? A: Sort of. From the top: Air is 78 percent nitrogen, just under 21 percent oxygen, and the rest is water vapor, CO2 and small concentrations […]
read moreBe Prepared for Hurricane Irene
In Anticipation of Hurricane Irene I have accumulated some information that may be helpful or that you may have overlooked. Everyone tells you to have bottled water,It isrecommended to have 1 gallon per person per day;batteries and working flashlights,candles and matches. Make sure your gas tank and washer fluids are filled. A few more things that […]
read moreKeeping The Lights On
What’s not often passed onto the customer are the costs of running a shop. Which in this modern age. can be pricey. Regardless of size, a shop has expenses that have to be paid by the work generated. there are the obvious ones, like the rent, electricity, heat and other utilities. But there are also […]
read moreLet’s Talk About Parts And Supplies
Yes auto repair shops mark up the price of Parts. These guys to make a profit to stay in Business,so typically they will track on about a 30%. Keep in mind that this markup also means that reputable shops can provide WARRANTY for their repairs. The type of parts used for auto repair directly affects […]
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