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6 Things To Look For In A Car Mechanic

Finding a good and trustworthy mechanic can feel like a pretty daunting task, especially for those with perpetual bad luck in the automotive repair realm. Small fixes turn to major overhauls. Labor costs triple the price of the parts you buy. There’s an almost endless list of ways a mechanic can … Read more

Tell-tale Signs That You’re in Need of a Windshield Replacement

You have a small chip or crack in your windshield. It’s no problem, right? Such a small problem couldn’t possibly warrant a windshield replacement, right? Wrong. You may think a small ding or imperfection in your windshield is just a minor inconvenience or a cosmetic problem, but this couldn’t … Read more

Help Out Your Mechanic

Cars, like any other piece of machinery, have a detailed web of moving parts and valuable pieces. If any of those pieces starts working less than efficiently, the appropriate thing to do is attempt to fix it. While some handy individuals and car enthusiasts can do the work themselves, others … Read more

Repairing Your Volkswagen

Volkswagens are cute and small enough to go just about anywhere, but when they break down you can have a problem. New Volkswagen owners might think repairing their VW is as simple as whipping down to the nearest mechanic, but sadly it isn’t. Not everyone provides car repairs for … Read more

Has Your Car Survived the Winter?

If like me you have experienced zero snow this year then you probably have nothing to worry about, but if you’ve had a lot of snow, as many areas in the UK have been subjected to, then you should really do a few checks to see if your car has made it through unscathed. Even the most modern cars … Read more

3 Things Every Car Owner Should Know

Owning a car is an American tradition. It gives you the freedom to go where you want, anywhere in the United States. To keep this awesome machine in top working order, there are a few critical things that you need to know. I won’t waste your time with useless information, everything here is … Read more

Winter Driving Woes – A Freezing Car & Your Thermostat

Its wintertime and your car heater won’t put out heat. Your windows won’t defrost and your interior car or truck compartment is as cold as the corner of Portage and Main in Winnipeg. Your mechanic or red shop tells you that it is your engine’s thermostat that is fault. Just what … Read more

Top Tips to Cut the Cost of Driving

The recession has made life more difficult for everyone, but especially for the average driver. The cost of cars, fuel, insurance and of vehicle maintenance has just kept rising. High fuel costs don’t just affect the driver, they affect everyone because it costs companies more money to transport … Read more

Car Maintenance – Keep Your Car Going and Going

Can you afford to get a new car right now? If you’re like most of us, the answer is probably no. In this economy, I find that I spend a lot of time trying to save money by looking for the lowest rates on car insurance. Buying a new car, or even a new used car, is out of the question. I spent … Read more

Do You Trust Your Mechanic?

Everyone who drives a car knows that having their vehicle serviced on a regular basis by a trusted mechanic can save them a lot of money when it comes to servicing or repair time. It is a good idea to find a mechanic that you trust, who never gives you a nasty surprise and is consistent in their … Read more

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