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Muffler: Victim of Winter (Muffler Repair)
So you almost got through the winter until, one day, your muffler started sounding like a dragster, loud and obnoxious. It's not surprising. All that road salt and brine can cause rust to ...
Published on: Sep 27, 2026
Smooth Moves
Stop for a moment and think of what’s holding that heavy engine that sits under your vehicle’s hood to your vehicle’s frame. Your engine weighs hundreds of pounds, so it’...
Published on: Sep 06, 2026
If You Drive Like a Maniac (Aggressive Driving is Bad for a Vehicle)
When someone mentions driving like a maniac, they're not talking about you, surely? Besides the safety issues of aggressive driving, you should know that your vehicle will last a lot longer if you'll ...
Published on: May 24, 2026
Water Everywhere (Clogged Drains)
It's bad enough when you mistakenly leave a window open in your vehicle on a rainy day and you find your carpet soaked. But what in the world is going on when your windows are closed tight, not ...
Published on: Apr 19, 2026
Chilly Warning (Diagnosing a Noise in Cold Vehicle)
When the weather gets colder, sometimes the noises your vehicle makes will change. For example, you may notice a whining sound when you get going in the morning. It may go away when the ve...
Published on: Mar 22, 2026
How Much Does It Cost? (Variations in Vehicle Repair Costs)
Ever wonder why it costs so much more to fix a similar problem in two different vehicles? Let's say you now own an SUV and before that, you owned a car. Your SUV's air conditioning system needs ...
Published on: Feb 15, 2026
Not-So-Common Sense (Sensor Failures)
So your vehicle won't start. What's the first thing that comes to mind? Battery dead? Starter motor worn out? Out of gas? Well, those are all reasons that make sense. But your ...
Published on: Dec 07, 2025
Weather Station on Wheels (Vehicle Sensor Maintenance)
You probably never thought about it, but your vehicle is like a rolling weather station. It can check the outside temperature, let you know when the roads are slippery and help you deal with rai...
Published on: Nov 02, 2025