How to Perform a Basic Car Tune Up
- Jeff Martin
- 10/16/2012
- Car Maintenance
Though the term “tune up” may be outdated for the modern car, the routine maintenance it implies is still important to a properly running vehicle. By taking care of the following regular tune up projects you can increase the long term ...
Clear Coat Paints: Cleaning Compounds
- Jeff Martin
- 10/11/2012
- Car Maintenance
Clear coat paints that protect your car’s colored paint job require different cleaning products than a varnish or all-in-one paint. To avoid damaging the important top clear coat, be sure to understand which kinds of cleaning compounds you ...
What is Tri Coating?
- Jeff Martin
- 10/08/2012
- Car Maintenance
The best car paint jobs, in terms of both appearance and longevity, utilize a tri coating technique. Tri-coating is a car painting process which uses a base, middle and clear coat to achieve depth of color and durability. Each coat adds ...
How to Wax a Car with a Bad Paint Job
- Jeff Martin
- 10/01/2012
- Car Maintenance
The process of waxing a car with a bad paint job is more complicated than simply applying the wax. A faded or flawed paint job on a car can be made better looking by a carefully-done finishing, including a clay bar treatment, polish and ...
How Professional Paint Jobs are Performed
- Jeff Martin
- 09/24/2012
- Car Maintenance
There is more to a car’s new paint job than the application of the paint. The steps before and after the paint is applied are just as important. A new paint job entails preparation of the car, paint application and protective finishing ...
The Most Important Maintenance Tips
- Jeff Martin
- 09/21/2012
- Car Maintenance
The best way to keep your car running well is to keep up with a regular maintenance regimen. Many car owners neglect their vehicles because they believe in the “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it” philosophy. Certain maintenance projects ...
Tips to Get Better Gas Mileage
- Jeff Martin
- 09/13/2012
- Car Maintenance
Fuel is expensive and poor gas mileage leads to spending even more money to keep your gas tank full. A number of factors influence how economically your engine uses fuel. There are tips you can follow to ensure you are maximizing your gas ...
Properly Clean a Car's Interior
- Jeff Martin
- 09/10/2012
- Car Maintenance
A clean car interior is just as important as a well maintained exterior. A well-kept interior will help preserve the resale value and good look of your vehicle. Also, you and your passengers will be more comfortable for both short and long ...
Signs That Your Brakes are Bad
- Jeff Martin
- 09/07/2012
- Car Maintenance
The warning signs that your car’s disk brakes are bad or beginning to wear are early indicators that you need to have the disks replaced. Pay attention to these four signs of bad disk brakes to avoid an unsafe driving situation.
Auto Repair Service Tips
- Jeff Martin
- 08/31/2012
- Car Maintenance
Having a car break down can cause a lot of stress and money. There are several things that you can do to reduce the headaches and costly repairs of an automobile problem. Below are a few steps and guidelines to receiving good auto repair ...
