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When the front suspension of the vehicle fails, other parts may also fail if the cause of the problem is not addressed. So, once you learn that your car has bad springs, get them replaced immediately.

With any electrical problem in a vehicle, the first thing you should do is check the battery and fuses. If you don’t find any issue with them, bring your car in and have us check it.

If your automatic transmission is slipping, it could be a sign that the transmission fluid is low or needs replacing. Check the car’s owner’s manual to find out what the manufacturer recommends.

Although 1886 is credited with being the birth year of the modern automobile, did you know that the first gas gauge wasn’t installed until 1922?

The cars of decades past are certainly less complex than what's available today. However, this doesn't mean that they're easier to fix. In fact, they may prove to be a serious challenge as there are no onboard computers that can tell mechanics exactly what's wrong.

What is the annual cost to maintain a car? Well, the average consumer spends $400 a year on diagnostics, scheduled maintenance, and tune-ups. That's a little more than a dollar a day.

Is your windshield cracked or chipped? It needs to be repaired or replaced immediately. If left alone, the crack will spread and cause the windshield to fail.

From the mid-1990s through the early-2000s, Chrysler was famous for hiding car batteries under the hood inside the front wheel well. You had to turn the wheel to one side and peel back the wheel-well cover to access the battery.

If your car’s check engine warning suddenly lights up and you lose a significant amount of power, this means that the vehicle has entered limp mode. This built-in feature allows you to continue driving so you can make it home or to a service center without making the problem worse.

Can you name the three main types of brake pads? Well, they are organic, semi-metallic, and ceramic. Organic pads that are a mixture of natural materials, like glass and rubber, are the least expensive.

In order to find a leak in a vehicle's AC system, a tech may charge it with a special fluorescent dye. After the dye has been put in, he will then take a detector light and go through all the pipes and components in order to find the damaged area.

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.