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

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

  • How Can You Keep Depreciation in Check When Buying a New Car?

    All cars depreciate when brand-new, and some performance cars can lose even more value than average. It's hard to get around this fact when you buy a new vehicle, and most people have come to terms with the phenomenon before they visit the dealer. Yet there are ways to cushion the blow to ensure that you get as much value for your trade-in or outright sale when that day finally arrives.

  • Could Your Vehicle Performance Issues Be Traced to Faulty Sensors?

    Some people think that a modern-day car is more akin to a computer on wheels than a mode of transportation. It is easy to understand why, as there are numerous sensors on board that monitor systems and adjust performance accordingly. Given that there are so many of these components, problems can arise from time to time within the vehicle's electrical system. Sometimes, these sensor issues can cause the ECU (or the master computer) to play up, and if you're suffering some of these problems now, what can you do to diagnose and fix them?

  • Did You Know You May Need a Special Machine to Clean Your Automatic Transmission?

    If you've ever wondered how your automatic car can change gears without your input, much of that magic takes place in a special component known as a torque converter. While it is a relatively complex device and its inner workings are hard to understand, it's certainly something that you should keep an eye on whenever you consider a maintenance visit. Why is your attention required, and what can happen if you simply overlook such a service?

  • Are You Putting Your Car's Fuel Pump under Pressure for No Real Reason?

    Are you someone who prides themselves on getting as much fuel performance as you can? You may be aware that there is often a buffer of fuel in the tank, even though the dashboard gauge may say it's near empty, and you continue to use your vehicle for short trips in any case. But did you know that you may be causing an issue with one of your most important mechanical components?

  • Truck Repair Tips

    Truck repairs can be a headache for most drivers, owners, and fleet managers. Nonetheless, they are unavoidable since a well-kept truck will last for many years and remain profitable. This guide details some truck repair tips that you should consider.  Consider Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is the easiest way to avoid chronic and expensive repairs. For example, regular wheel balancing and alignment will protect your suspension system and help extend the longevity of your truck's tires.

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About Me
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.