Though tires have come a long way, the thought of a blowout caused by a faulty or worn tire is still frightening. Also scary is the thought of skidding over wet roads due to hydroplaning. Luckily, most modern tires have been built to last and, at the very least, they will show appropriate signs of […]
Archives for July 2010
How to Replace Struts on Your Car
Struts are an essential component to any car that help it travel more smoothly and prevent unnecessary, uncomfortable bounces. Usually, you’re advised to change the struts every 40,000 miles, but to check if your car really needs its struts changed, check the tire treads. If the car starts having problems with handling or the tread […]
How Your Brakes Work
The brakes on modern vehicles are truly great engineering accomplishments. They are designed to operate under a wide range of tolerances, they are often the most neglected maintenance item, and they are designed to just-plain last longer than all other vehicle systems. Long after the transmission is toast, the engine is blown and the wheels […]
Car Backup Camera Buying Guide
As more cars have in-dash video screens integrated into them, more and more cars feature backup camera systems to aid in driving in reverse and for safety. Even if a car does not include a camera, the vehicle can still be retrofitted with a backup camera system. The principle behind car backup camera systems is […]
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