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3 Signs Of A Problematic Car Suspension System

1 April 2016
 Categories: Automotive, Blog

Driving around in a car that bounces a lot can be frustrating, especially when taking long road trips. If you have noticed that your car bounces when there are no bumps in the road to cause the problem, it might stem from a problematic suspension system. Take a look at the article below to learn about some of the common problems that a car might have when the suspension system is not in good shape. Read More …

What Can You Do When A Locksmith Isn’t Available?

31 March 2016
 Categories: Automotive, Blog

Sooner or later, everyone makes the mistake of locking their keys inside their home or car. You can usually contact a local locksmith to help you get back inside your home or car, but from time to time, you will find that this is not possible. The locksmith may be busy helping other people or you may be in a remote location, and unable to contact a professional. In such cases, you should always try the following strategies to get into your car or home. Read More …

Learn What To Do If You Are Involved In A Single-Car Collision

30 March 2016
 Categories: Automotive, Blog

Getting into an accident can be a very stressful ordeal. When you get into an accident that only involves your car, it can be difficult to know what to do, which can make the situation even more stressful.  Use the following guide to walk you through the process of handling your first single-car collision. Determine What Is Damaged The first thing you need to do is get out of your car and determine what you damaged. Read More …

4 Reasons To Purchase Aftermarket Truck Parts

30 March 2016
 Categories: Automotive, Blog

Your truck might be hurting for a replacement part. Before using a significant amount of cash on a truck part direct from the manufacturer, you may want to consider investing in an aftermarket replacement part. Sometimes these parts are significantly less expensive or have additional features and components that the original manufacturer left out of the design. Throughout the course of this brief article, you will learn of just a few reasons why you should consider purchasing aftermarket truck parts. Read More …

Solving Your Truck’s Clanking And Vibrating Problem With Universal Joint Replacement

29 March 2016
 Categories: Automotive, Blog

If your truck has started to vibrate and make a clanging noise while you drive down the road, then the universal joints need to be replaced. Passenger truck u-joints are self-contained parts that serve the purpose of connecting your truck's differential and transmission via the driveshaft. You can replace the u-joints on your own truck with the following tools and supplies: 2 replacement u-joints socket and ratchet jack 2 jack stands 2 concrete blocks hammer propane torch Follow this simple procedure to remove the faulty u-joints in your truck and replace them with new ones: Read More …

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Making Your Car Happy

When my car started having serious trouble, I knew that I needed to do something to make things right. Although friends and family members pressured me to sell it and to buy a different car, I decided that it might be worth it to focus on repairs. I took the car to an automotive shop in my area, and they started focusing on finding what the problem was. It took a little money to get things fixed, but it was still a lot less than buying a new car. This blog is all about making your car happy and investing time into that old ride.