A Tiptronic transmission is an automatic transmission that can be controlled like a manual transmission. In a standard automatic transmission, a computer selects Continue Reading »

If your spark plugs are fouled and misfiring because you have been driving your vehicle infrequently, or you have only been driving short distances (only a few miles per trip), or you have been letting your engine idle for long periods of time (15 minutes or more), try this: Continue Reading »

How do you stop your car when your brakes suddenly fail?

Your goal is to get your car to a safe place and bring it to a stop as soon and as safely possible.

Step 1: Stay calm and slow down by laying off the gas pedal.

Step 2: Turn on your hazard lights to signal that Continue Reading »

• Check for loose parts.Try wiggling the brake pad, calipers, and other brake components. They should not move with just your hands. Loose parts can vibrate, resulting in noise.

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Check your electrical connections:

Make sure battery terminals and cable connections are clean and tight to enable proper current flow. Corrosion at the battery terminals can Continue Reading »

During the hot season, your car is doing a lot of work under the sun. If you don’t treat your car properly and know how to handle an overheating engine your car can quickly turn from a prized possession Continue Reading »

The engine is the heart of your vehicle. When it stops working, so does your car. Just as the human heart needs its owner to eat healthy food and exercise for it to operate properly, Continue Reading »

Clean the front of the condenser:  The debris that builds up between the fins can really raise the head pressures, and that not only affects performance but can cause slipping of a clutch if voltage is marginal. If a vehicle is an underbody breather Continue Reading »

Cleaning your car efficiently saves you time and effort and ensures that the vehicle body comes out looking great. If you clean carelessly, the task takes much longer, and you run the risk of scratching the finish, streaking the surface and leaving the body vulnerable to rust. To wash your car efficiently, Continue Reading »

• CHECK YOUR BELTS

At the front of your engine there will be a series of rubber drive belts that loop around various pulleys, driving everything from the alternator to the a/c compressor. Rubber perishes, more so in extreme conditions like those found in an operating engine bay. Get your timing belt and accessory drive belt checked every Continue Reading »