Though automatic transmissions continue to grow in popularity, many motorists still enjoy the art of shifting gears, while traveling from Point-A to Point-B. For this reason, the manual transmission continues to retain a certain degree of popularity, even today. Under ideal circumstances, a manual transmission also tends to be quite hearty, lasting for years without … Read more
When you’re driving down the road do you keep hearing a loud clunking sound every time you drive over a bump? Are you noticing uneven tire wear? You might have a bad ball joint. But what exactly is a ball joint, and how much is it going to cost you if that is the problem? … Read more
How did your car get broken into? You left it in covered parking at your apartment complex, you wake up (coffee in hand) and reach for the handle only to realize your entire passenger seat is covered in broken glass. Someone has just tried to steal from you, so hopefully, you don’t keep anything of … Read more
The modern automobile is far more sophisticated than its counterparts of years gone by. Many functions that were once facilitated by way of mechanical linkages are now controlled through the use of computer modules and various motors. Virtually every vehicle function is now monitored by one or more sensors, which relay data to a corresponding … Read more
In many ways, a properly operating engine is quite a marvel to behold. This is especially true when one considers the complexities associated with the design of the internal combustion engine as a whole. When firing evenly on all cylinders, an engine reaches its peak level of efficiency, producing optimal output for its particular configuration. … Read more
Today’s vehicles offer a number of creature comforts, driver safety features, and convenience-based applications, unlike anything imagined when the automobile first rose to popularity. We often take many of these features and functions for granted, until they experience an issue that makes them inoperable as a whole. This is a scenario perhaps best illustrated by … Read more
Any vehicle with numerous miles beneath its belt is subject to a certain degree of wear and tear. With time, this wear and tear can lead to the failure of many different components, each of which is designed to play a pivotal role in vehicle operation. While such failure can ultimately prove frustrating, it comes … Read more
When you start up your vehicle the last thing you want to see is a check engine light. But if you own a vehicle long enough, eventually it’s going to happen. Once you read the code it’s time to go about fixing the underlying problem. But what exactly does a code P0403 mean, and how … Read more
Unbeknownst to many motorists, a vehicle’s paint job is multifaceted, showcasing a number of individual coats and treatments. When combined, these coats culminate to enhance a vehicle’s appearance, with a rich, vibrant look. Like pieces of a puzzle, the absence of any particular coat of paint leaves something to be desired. Of these individual paint … Read more
We usually envision our vehicles as a safe haven from the rain, where we can seek cover during a rain shower, or drive from place to place without fear of becoming soaked. When equipped with functional wipers, and a quality set of tires, one can generally expect to travel about in their vehicle, relatively unaffected … Read more