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If you are buying a used car, whether from a dealer or as a private transaction, always have it inspected by professional mechanics before completing the deal. Unless the seller is willing to give you a warranty, the purchase is governed by caveat emptor.

"Car designers are just going to have to come up with an automobile that outlasts the payments." - Erma Bombeck

While many do-it-yourself home car mechanics like to replace the shock absorbers on their vehicles, we do not recommend working on struts at home. Strut repair and replacement requires extensive disassembly, and the wheels must be realigned after replacement. Let professionals handle that job.

While you’re free to DIY the complex repairs that your car or truck may need, you may want to reconsider if you don’t have the needed experience. This is particularly true if your vehicle is valuable and/or expensive as you may end up damaging something else during the process of the repair.

Front-wheel drive vehicles typically rely on electric radiator fans to keep temperatures within specified limits. However, while they’re very effective, wear and tear may ultimately cause them to fail so it’s important to have them inspected periodically and replaced when needed.

Adding coolant to your car? Make sure it's been properly mixed according to the owner’s manual. Adding an unmixed coolant will damage the radiator, the rest of the cooling system, and it won't cool properly. Instead of guessing, let us take care of this for you.

If you live too far from the dealer who sold you your car, it is important to find a reliable mechanic and repair facility. We have been delivering many years of reliable service and would like to be your regular mechanic.

What is a Road Force Balancer? It is a special tire machine that balances tires more effectively. It can also detect flaws in a rim and tire, and recommend match-mounting the tire and wheel to counterbalance these imperfections.

When buying a used car, no matter if it's from a dealer or a private party, always have it inspected by professional mechanics before money changes hands. Unless the seller is willing to give you a warranty, it's "buyer beware."

What does it mean when someone says that the tire has a high aspect ratio? Well, it refers to low-performance tires. The lower aspect ratio refers to the high performance of tires.

A ticking noise coming from the engine when your vehicle is idling or driving may signal a number of things. The problem could be with the rocker arm, the pistons or piston rings, the main bearing, or it could be with the fuel line assembly.

Did you know? Engaging your parking brake when your car is parked - whether on a hill or not - reduces stress on the transmission and may save money in costly repairs later on.