Ah, winter time, what a wonderful time to be driving car…not really. However, you can’t avoid it and one of the most important things you can do for your car is put winter tires on. Winter tires are necessary for safe driving, but there goes your comfortable quiet ride. But, do winter tires make your…
You know when you are driving down the road and come across a large chunk of tire rubber in the middle of the road? That sucks,doesn’t it? That chunk of rubber can damage your car, cause an accident or give you a flat if you hit it. What’s worse, is that can happen to your…
Jumpstarting a diesel engine can be a daunting task, especially if you’re not familiar with the process. One of the most critical factors to consider when jump starting a diesel engine is the number of amps required. While the amps needed to jump start a diesel engine can vary depending on the engine size, generally,…
No one wants to be stranded, anywhere, ever, whether you are in your driveway, at work, or on vacation. So, with that being said, YES, you should absolutely replace your car battery before it dies. There is nothing wrong with being a little proactive and replacing your car battery before you find yourself stuck somewhere.…
Car batteries are one of those things we take for granted- until they die, that is. Then we’re left stranded, wondering what went wrong. How long should car batteries last? Typically, car batteries last 3-5 years. Speaking from experience I had two car batteries make it to the five-year mark; then all of a sudden…they…
When you’re out on the open road, a flat tire can be an unwelcome surprise. So you can imagine the shock when you leave your house in the morning and you have a flat tire…when you didn’t go anywhere. So why exactly would your car tires lose air overnight? Here are the top five reasons…
You’re not alone if you’ve ever wondered what the normal PSI should be for car tires. It’s a common question and one that doesn’t have a straightforward answer. However, there are a few accepted standards that the industry goes by. Most passenger car tires have a standard PSI (or pounds per square inch) of 30-35…
Once the sole province of science fiction movies, electric vehicles have started to edge into the mainstream. The auto-buying public no longer has to take out a second mortgage to buy a Tesla as manufacturers keep adding new models to their lineup every year. You’ll find everything from subcompact budget models to family SUVs and…
If you live up North in the US, anyway, it is an annual tradition to swap out your smooth, comfortable summer tires for your aggressive winter tires. It has to be done if you want to be safe, but a somewhat annoying side effect comes with the better grip. Loud tires, yes, winter tires are…
Who doesn’t want a clean car? To me, nothing pops like a shiny set of tires and rims. However, you have to be careful how you clean those very expensive tires and rims. This is definitely the case if you take your car through the car wash; there is absolutely the potential for your car…