No matter what kind of car or battery you have, your terminals can become corroded over time making them poor conductors of electricity. While corrosion will not make your battery catch on fire, buildup on battery terminals can keep your car from starting. In this article, we’ll discuss a few simple ways you can prevent […]
Irregular wear on tires can be a sign of serious tire damage. There are several types of irregular wear. The most typical ones are heel and toe wear, one-side wear, center wear, braking flat spots. Heel and Toe Wear Also called “saw-tooth” wear, this pattern is caused by normal usage with normal suspension settings. Cross-grooves […]
The serpentine belt, also called the drive belt, is a belt on a car engine that works with the idler, tensioner, and pulleys inside the accessory drive belt system. It provides power for the air conditioning, alternator, power steering, and sometimes the cooling system water pump. The serpentine belt is a critical part of this […]
No matter what kind of car you have, your battery terminals can become corroded over time, making them poor conductors of electricity. While corrosion will not make your battery catch on fire it can weaken or cut off its connection to the engine, causing rough or failed starts. In the first of this two-part series, […]
Most people don’t know a lot about how an engine works, but assessing engine performance is an important step when considering the purchase of a used car. Thankfully, most gasoline cars have the same basic engine components. In this article, we’ll walk through the important factors to consider when researching the performance of a car, and […]
Whether you’re a seasoned driver or a new car owner, staying on top of maintenance is crucial for ensuring safety, reliability, and longevity. Getting a regular annual inspection is not only mandated by the state of Massachusetts, but it’s a great way to make sure your car gets its annual “check-up.” Using the annual inspection […]
Exhaust systems are built to withstand the high stress and heat conditions of your engine’s exhaust, but they’re still prone to corrosion and rust over time due to the high-stress conditions they are constantly under. Usually, a problem with the exhaust system will be quite obvious. Here are some classic signs of a damaged exhaust […]
Most of us have seen a suspicious puddle under our car at one time or another. It can be tempting to panic at the first sign of a leak, wondering if it’s safe to continue driving. While it’s important to have all leaks inspected and serviced as soon as possible, here are a few guidelines […]
A transmission repair tends to be one of the most daunting repairs for many of our customers. Once a transmission starts to fail, the clock starts ticking. It’s important to get it checked out fast, as transmission issues can escalate quickly, affecting connected parts of the engine or leaving you broken down on the side […]
Wondering when to replace the belts under your hood? Common signs of wear can be hard to see if you’re not a trained mechanic. Here are a few mileage milestones to look for: Auto V-Belt Replacement V-belts act as a transmission belt. It connects to pulleys and transmits the force from the engine to the […]