As a car becomes older, It's maintenance becomes increasingly more important. There are many tools that every auto owner should have. Auto shops can sometimes charge a large amount for a simple fix that could have been done at home much cheaper. Having the proper tools and knowledge will allow ... Read more (473 words)

If you go to a doctor you don't just say "my body hurts". Of course not, you would be more specific. How about going to your bank and say "there's a problem with my money". They will look at you as though you had two heads. If you take your ... Read more (486 words)

Getting your vehicle ready for the winter is easier than you think. Check the coolant and make sure the antifreeze is clean and strong enough for the temperature where you live. IE; -10 or -50 degrees, etc. Have the heater and air conditioning system looked over by a qualified technician. ... Read more (409 words)

If you think your alternator is not charging properly checking for problems will help you know. The light on the dashboard known as the battery light should tell you if the battery is being charged or not. If the car is fitted with an alternator and not a dynamo then ... Read more (469 words)

Refurbishing alloy wheels to make them look good again is worth all the effort. Alloy wheels give a better appearance than normal steel wheels, but alloys do need a lot more looking after. Wind, rain and grit and brake dust can all damage the surface of the alloys. If left ... Read more (446 words)

The radio advertising of the national auto supply chain store told me to look in the mirror to see the best person to change my oil. Then came the pitch, special price for five quarts of conventional motor oil and filter. Well, on the face of it in these recessionary ... Read more (827 words)

Benefits Price. This is pretty much the only benefit. With the clones, you can afford to buy a couple of factory scan tools for less than the price of a Snap On Solus. !!!!!!RISKS!!!!!! You have just bought a paperweight!! This is the number one risk when buying a clone. ... Read more (433 words)

On October 26, 2009 Toyota released the newest version of Techstream, their Dealership scan tool software. The news with the latest release is called Techstream Lite. It is a fully functional software package that can be used with a J2534 pass-thru device. The only interface that Toyota has currently verified ... Read more (268 words)

Around 2001 Automakers started installing electronically actuated parking brakes on higher end and luxury cars. These are very nice for the owner of the car. The technician working on it is another story. Some of the cars that I have had in the shop recently with an EPB were: Audi ... Read more (331 words)

If you would like to make sure that your car is far away from interior damages especially on its flooring, you may want to make use of the best auto floor mats that would protect your car interior from getting dirty and getting damages as well. Making use of these ... Read more (411 words)