Oil On Your Clutch Plate – What Happens When There Is Oil On Your Clutch Plate? "Oil on your car's clutch can really ruin your day, especially when you consider that it may cause permanent damage. Unfortunately, oil, coolant or even rainwater can get into your clutch and ruin it beyond a simple drying out [...]
Warped Brake Rotors – What Are The Common Symptoms Of Warped Brake Rotors? “The naked eye alone is usually not able to tell if a brake rotor is warped or not. There are a multitude of reasons why you may believe your brake rotors are warped. It's important to narrow down your symptoms so you [...]
Braking At Low Speeds – Why Are My Brakes Making A Noise? "There are a few reasons why a car will make noise while braking at low speeds. Maybe obvious but worn brakes will make noise a low speeds. Many vehicles are fitted with brake pad wear indicators that we call “squeaker tabs.” When the [...]
Brake Drum Failure – What Is Your Car Telling You? "If your car has drum brakes and you experience an unusual brake pad feel, abnormal noises, or loose parking brake, you may have to replace a drum. Drum brakes are a common type of braking system found on the rear wheels of many vehicles. While [...]
Bad Brakes – Can They Damage Your Car? “Changing the way you drive can keep you out of brake shops, saving you money and keeping you safer on the road. Simply slowing down, taking more time to stop, avoiding overloading your car, and taking other steps to change your driving habits can extend the life [...]
Worn Brake Pads & Discs – What Are The Symptoms? "Brakes are the most important safety feature of your vehicle. They can wear differently depending on vehicle and driving conditions, so it’s important to know the signs of worn-out brakes. There are five major symptoms of worn brake pads & discs — and vehicle owners [...]
Dangerous Driving – 5 Safety Tips To Keep You Safe On The Roads “While most new car advertisements focus on power and acceleration, a crucial part of safe driving is being able to stop in time, every time. Your brakes are essential, yet most of us do not give them a second thought unless they [...]
How To Check Your Brakes "As complicated as modern vehicles may be, there are still a number of basic things that you can do to make sure that your ride is running properly, including checking and adjusting fluids. In addition to knowing how to check your brakes in the garage, you should also be able [...]
Starters And Flywheels – What Are The Problems? "The starter is an electric motor that spins a small gear; that small gear then spins the flywheel making the engine turn over. If anything goes wrong in this process, it can cause the engine not to start at all. There are several tell-tale signs that there [...]
4 Symptoms Telling You That Your Flywheel Needs Replacing "Every car has a mechanical device called a flywheel. The purpose of this device is to create rotational energy by spinning repeatedly and then saving this energy so that it can be used later. For example, if the torque power of your engine is being generated [...]
