Right now, many find themselves at home for long periods of time in quarantine, either self-imposed or mandated. Concerns of the spread of the novel coronavirus have risen and become such a central focus of our lives and thoughts that some things may understandably get overlooked — like the condition of our cars. In times […]

Your car’s electric power steering system is susceptible to failure over time if not properly maintained and/or repaired when issues arise. In this article we’ll go over some of the importance of the power steering system, how to recognize signs of malfunction, and how to address such issues. Why It’s Critical to Maintain the Power […]

Purchasing a car is a big investment. Prior to making the purchase, you want to have a clear idea about simple parts and how they work. One such is the distributor system. Commonly found in older cars, this system is responsible for the ignition. Without this important piece, your car may have issues starting up. […]

Purchasing a vehicle is a big investment. There are many factors to consider to ensure you’re able to make the best of your purchase. Those include understanding the ins and outs of your potential vehicle. This is especially important for German manufactured vehicles. German manufactured cars like the Mercedes-Benz are revered for optimal performance and […]

Your car’s accelerator cable, also known as a throttle cable, is a braided metal wire that connects the gas pedal to the engine throttle plate. By applying and releasing pressure on the gas pedal, the driver is able to control the speed of the car. Although many newer cars use an electronic throttle control system, […]

The parking brake, also known as the emergency brake or e-brake, is a subtle, yet essential part of your vehicle’s mechanics. When drivers need that extra stability to park on a hill, tugging on the parking brake may be the difference between secure parking and a downward slide. Individuals who drive manual cars may use […]

In manual transmission vehicles, the clutch assembly plays a huge role in engine functioning. A car with a malfunctioning clutch assembly will encounter serious symptoms, and will be difficult to drive. When signs of clutch failure occur, the problem can be due to any number of issues with the various components of the clutch assembly, […]

There are main components in your vehicle that contribute to its overall performance, and these components often take up so much of our maintenance and repair efforts that we rarely think about the smaller parts that hold everything together. The nuts, bolts, and seals in our cars are critical to the car’s performance too—they make […]