Are you perplexed by the car with a lock symbol that’s been flashing on your dashboard? If so, you’re not alone. Many people have questions about this perplexing indicator and what it means for their safety on the road. This article will help you decode this enigmatic symbol and provide tips on what to do […]

Getting tire marks on your car can be very annoying. They make the vehicle look old and can also lower its value. The good news is that they are easy to remove with a little bit of elbow grease and the right products. In this article, we will discuss six effective ways to remove tire […]

When deciding where to get your car wrapped you should consider your location. Different locations have different climates and weather can impact the quality of your wrap. The quality of your vehicle’s paint will also play a role in the final look of your wrap. If your vehicle’s paint is in poor condition a wrap […]

Depending on the severity of the injuries you sustained and your negotiations with insurers, your car accident case may or may not go to court. The overwhelming majority of car accident insurance claims are settled outside of court, with only about 5% of cases making it to a judge or jury. This article discusses what […]

Firewalls are more complicated than you might think. They don’t just separate the passenger compartment from the engine area of a car, they do a few other things as well. They help to keep cool air in the vehicle and reduce noise. They are also designed to channel frontal impact energy around the passenger compartment […]

There are a lot of different components that work together to start your car. And when one of those components fails, your engine can’t turn over and start. This is what happens when your car has a hard time starting after you put gas in it. This problem can be caused by a few things. […]

Pinstripes are thin parallel lines that stick to a car’s paint, giving it a fancier look. While they were popular back in the day, they are now viewed as tacky and often not to one’s taste. Whether you have decided you want to remove them or you are purchasing a used vehicle and wish to […]

If a car’s flywheel has broken or worn-out teeth, it won’t be able to properly engage with the starter motor when trying to start a vehicle. This will make it hard or even impossible to start the engine. A faulty flywheel can also cause engine vibrations that will be felt in and around the clutch […]

When you clean your car, what parts do you focus on most? Chances are, the exterior and the windows. The rubber trim around the windows is often neglected, even by some professional detailers, but it should be cleaned regularly to prevent its deterioration and to keep your car looking good. This article will show you […]

When a car drives beyond its maximum reading, the odometer resets back to all zeroes if it's analog or gets stuck at 999,999 miles if it's digital. It's a good idea to keep up with regular maintenance after this point, including oil changes and tire rotations, to prevent excessive wear and tear on the vehicle. […]

There are a lot of ways that cars get dented, even if you're a responsible driver. Small dents can be caused by runaway shopping carts, incorrectly thrown footballs and the like; door dings can occur when you open your car door into another vehicle or a barrier; and deep dents often can't be fixed without […]

As any car owner knows, there is a lot that goes into keeping track of your vehicle. There are many important papers that are needed, especially when it comes to transferring ownership, subscribing to insurance plans, or getting loans from banks. Unfortunately, even with all the best intentions it is not uncommon for a car […]

The car title number is a critical piece of information for any vehicle owner to keep track of. This number is required whenever you're transferring ownership of the vehicle to another person, filing for a stolen or lost car report, selling it, and other important reasons. Thankfully, finding this number is a relatively simple process […]

If you've ever had a car ac that's been overcharged with Freon you know that it won't cool the way it should. This article will tell you how to bleed off the excess Freon so that your car ac can function properly again. Often times people will do DIY refills with Freon cans at home, […]

Many people do not know that their car insurance company often offers cheap or even free roadside assistance which can include towing services. Call your auto insurance provider to find out more. For example, if your check engine light has come on, or you have broken down in the middle of the road, it may […]