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
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
If some fluid is good, more must be better right? That couldn’t be farther than the truth when it comes to transmission fluid. You don’t want too much, and you certainly don’t want too little. For optimal performance, it needs to be just right. But how do you know if there’s too much transmission fluid … Read more
The last thing you want to see when you look at your car, but no matter what you do, it’s only a matter of time until they start to appear. But there are far more than just one type of scratch, which makes a big difference in how easy they are to repair. That’s why … Read more
Somewhere along the line, this rumor got started that it’s illegal to drive barefoot. While we can’t track down any laws in the United States that make it illegal, that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. Just like driving with both feet can lead to problems, driving barefoot brings its own host of concerns that … Read more
If you find that you’re starting up your car and having your nostrils assaulted with an odor akin to rotten eggs, you’ve come to the right place. Nobody likes this smell, but what does it mean, and what should you do? There are a few different potential causes, and we dive into them all for … Read more
The last thing anyone wants to see when they get behind the wheel of their vehicle is the check engine light staying on. But for thousands of drivers each day that’s exactly what happens. But once you get your heart out of your throat and figure out what the code is, you still have to … Read more
When you take your vehicle in for new brakes, the last thing you expect to happen is to hear them squeaking or squealing again when you get home. But what does it mean when that’s happening? Is it normal, or did the repair shop do a bad job? The truth is that it depends on … Read more
The last thing you want to see when you start up your vehicle in the morning is a check engine light. Even worse is when you notice that check engine light and the engine isn’t running the way it should. But if you’re experiencing a code P0505, that’s likely exactly what’s happening. But what does … Read more
Did you just get home and realize you were driving down the road with your parking brake on? Or are you just curious about what would happen if you did? Perhaps you can’t get the parking brake unstuck and you’re just trying to get it to the shop. Whether it’s curiosity or necessity, we’ll “brake” … Read more