Proper Tire Inflation Tips
- Jeff Martin
- 06/19/2012
- Car Maintenance
Tire inflation affects the life of your tires, ease of driving and your car’s fuel economy. Many drivers are unsure how to check for proper tire inflation or maintain the right air pressure. No matter how mechanically inclined you may be, ...
How to Jump a Car Battery
- Jeff Martin
- 06/15/2012
- Car Maintenance
Every driver should have a set of jumper cables in their car in case they need to jump start a car’s battery. Many drivers have jumper cables but are unaware how to properly use them. The following steps will help you understand the ...
DIY: Changing Car Brakes
- Jeff Martin
- 06/12/2012
- Car Maintenance
Of all the safety features in your car, the brakes are the most important. Once disc brake pads are worn between 1/8 and ¼ of an inch it is time to replace the pads. DIY car owners who would rather replace the brakes in their car ...
What Motor Oil Does Your Car Need?
- Jeff Martin
- 06/08/2012
- Car Maintenance
With so many motor oil options filling the shelves of auto supply stores, it can be difficult to know which kind of lubricant is right for your vehicle. There are specific determining characteristics that will help make it easier to figure ...
Common Causes of Ruined Paint
- Jeff Martin
- 06/05/2012
- Car Maintenance
A well-kept paint job not only adds style and resale value to your car, it also protects the underlying sheet metal from corrosive elements. It is nearly impossible to entirely avoid the most common causes of car paint damage but the steps ...
How to Change a Tire
- Jeff Martin
- 06/01/2012
- Car Maintenance
Every driver should know how to change a tire even if they have a membership with roadside assistance. You may not have time to wait for help or be somewhere roadside assistance cannot get to you. In the event you need to change your own ...
How to Save Money on Brakes
- Jeff Martin
- 05/29/2012
- Car Maintenance
Your car’s brakes are one of the most important safety and functionality aspects. Without properly operating brakes, you cannot safely and effectively drive your car. The cost to repair malfunctioning brakes can be high. In order to save ...
Ways to Reduce Your Car Costs
- Jeff Martin
- 05/22/2012
- Car Maintenance
You can lower to price of operating and maintaining your car by developing a few conscientious habits. The process of controlling how much money you need to spend on your car’s upkeep requires attention to detail and plenty of forethought ...
Summer Car Care Tips
- Jeff Martin
- 05/18/2012
- Car Maintenance
The summer months are the most popular for road trip vacations and present car care concerns not present other times of the year. Before the weather heats up or you embark on your annual cross-country family drive, make sure your car is ...
Essential Items to Keep in Your Car
- Jeff Martin
- 05/15/2012
- Car Maintenance
There are certain essential items every driver should keep in their car in case of malfunction, injury or other unexpected problems. A driver that is prepared for any crisis will be able to keep themselves and their passengers safer.
