Up To Speed: Keeping Your Vehicle in Tip-Top Condition

Up To Speed: Keeping Your Vehicle in Tip-Top Condition

  • 4 Signs You Have Bad Brake Rotors

    The rotors are some of the key components of your vehicle's braking system. When you step on the brakes, the brake callipers and brake pads will press against the sides of the brake rotors to slow down your car or bring it to a halt. However, just like any other component in your car, the brake rotors may become damaged or wear down at some point. Since brake rotor repairs can be quite costly, it's imperative to detect faulty issues early enough to prevent extensive damages and costlier repairs.

  • Vehicle Inspections to Carry Out When Purchasing A Used Car

    Buying a vehicle is a huge investment, whether it is brand new or second hand. Nevertheless, an economical option for some motorists is opting for a used vehicle. Before you can have the logbook transferred to you, you need to ensure that you are buying a vehicle that is roadworthy. You also need to ensure that there are no impending automotive problems with the vehicle that would incur you additional repair costs after the sale has gone through.

  • 4 Tips for Troubleshooting Your Car's Exhaust System

    Your car's exhaust system is made up of more than just the pipe you see eliminating smoke from the back of your vehicle. It is an elaborate system that runs from the engine and excludes toxic gases produced therein, such as carbon monoxide, from the car cabin. Such gases are broken down into harmless gases before release. An improperly working exhaust system can put you in danger of toxic gas poisoning and will also impact efficiency of your engine.

  • Knock, Knock: The Causes of Engine Knocking

    If your car makes a repetitive knocking or pinging sound when the engine is running, then the engine is knocking. Engine knocking is caused when the fuel/air mixture in the cylinder head combust at the incorrect time. The knocking sound is caused by the mixture igniting before being triggered by the spark plug. There are a number of possible causes of engine knocking. Below is a guide to the most common causes.

  • Getting the Most Out Of Extended Car Warranty

    The topic of extended car warranty elicits mixed reactions among different people in populations. A good number of people buy the peace of mind that comes from the assurance that should costly repairs be needed on your car after the factory warranty runs out, you are taken care of. Another faction, however, ends up frustrated by the purchase mostly because they do not end up getting the most out of the warranty that they paid dearly for.

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    Up To Speed: Keeping Your Vehicle in Tip-Top Condition

    Ever since I was a child, I have been fascinated by racing cars. When I was little, of course, I only had go-karts, but eventually I graduated to a junior dragster and now I have my own racing car. It is a very expensive hobby, even for an accountant, therefore I make sure that maintenance and servicing are a top priority. Fortunately, my brother-in-law is a mechanic, so he services the car in between events and leads my crew on race days. I have learnt numerous simple tricks to improving car performance and keeping it in top mechanical shape. These same tricks apply to any car. This blog will hopefully encourage drivers to take car servicing seriously in order to keep their vehicles running safely and economically. I hope the tips within these entries prove to be useful and help your vehicle to operate smoothly.