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Wheel Alignment FAQs
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Wheel alignment, or tire alignment, is a bit of a misnomer as an alignment is an adjustment to a vehicle's suspension, not the tires or wheels themselves. A vehicle's suspension connects a vehicle to its wheels. An alignment adjusts the suspension components to bring the wheels and tires into proper contact with the road, which […]
Brake Repair: Inspection and Replacement FAQs
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It goes without saying that brakes are one of the most important parts of a car. The idea of brakes not working during rush hour traffic, going down a steep hill, or even going slowly down a street with no other cars is enough to scare any experienced driver. It is important to ensure that […]
Car Battery FAQ: Replacement and Installation
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A battery is at the heart of a vehicle--if the battery is dead, the car is not going to run. The engine could be in pristine condition, the gas tank could be full, the oil recently changed--it does not matter if the battery isn't working. A dead battery can be a major inconvenience, but […]
How to Tell if Tires Need to be Rotated
A tire rotation is one of the simplest auto maintenance tasks to perform, but it is one that is easily forgotten. A tire rotation simply involves moving tires around on a vehicle after a few thousand kilometres--this needs to be performed regularly so that tires last longer. Why Do Tires Need to be […]
Does My Car Need a Tune-Up?
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Vehicles are very expensive investments that most people want to last a long time. That is only possible when the vehicles are maintained regularly, including both preventative and unexpected maintenance. A car tune-up is one of those preventative maintenance items, performed once a year or so, in order to maintain a vehicle's performance and extend […]
DIY Car Cleaning and Maintenance Hacks
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More time spent in the car means more dirt entering the vehicle and more maintenance needed as the miles rack up. However, there are many useful do-it-yourself (DIY) tips that make maintaining and cleaning your vehicle a lot easier (and cheaper!) than expected. Cleaning Up the Exterior Cars take a beating, whether they […]