So, you've probably heard horror stories about why you shouldn't take your car to a main dealer. Well this article will describe a few reasons why in a lot of cases a main dealer is always an option to consider for car maintenance and repairs.

Gibson Performance Exhaust systems are manufactured in gas and diesel applications for cars, trucks and sport utility vehicles with a limited lifetime warranty and will not effect factory warranties. With options such as aluminized or stainless steel and five different exhaust exits, there is no goi

Handicap placards are plastic cards issued by state agencies that regulate motor vehicles. The placard is designed to hang from the rear-view mirror and gives you the right to park in handicap parking spaces. The handicap placard can be issued for both permanent and temporary conditions. Your medica

Although the Actron CP9135 is no longer in production, it is still a widely available code reader in the automotive repair and parts industry. The CP9135 is OBD II compliant. This was the second phase of automobile on-board diagnostics that standardized plug connections and tools to read trouble cod

Preventative MaintenanceMost likely you won't ever need to remove your wheel bearings on your Honda Accord before you sell it. However, if you start hearing grinding sounds from the wheels, the bearings may be in need of replacement. Testing the Honda wheel bearings is done by lifting the...

Control arms are the primary load-bearing elements on any suspension, and their size and geometry are crucial for determining the acceleration, braking and handling characteristics.

A floodlight installed on your property provides illumination at night for both security and safety. You can install a motion-detecting solar-powered floodlight with a sensor “eye” that turns on automatically. The solar-powered floodlight does not require digging into the ground in se

The brake calipers on the Oldsmobile Aurora press the brake pads against the spinning disc, or rotor, to slow or stop the vehicle. Over time, those calipers can wear or sustain damage, leading to uneven or poor braking. To avoid potential braking problems, inspect, and replace if necessary, the cali

The Ford F-150 pickup truck uses a drive belt on the front of the engine to power accessories such as the air conditioner, cooling fan, alternator and power steering pump. Occasionally, you will notice that the ribs on the belt crack, or pieces of the ribs might go missing. This is the time to chang

If a window in your 1998 Nissan Sentra can't be raised or lowered, it may be stuck on the window regulator, or the regulator itself may be damaged. To remedy this problem, remove the window from the regulator, and inspect the regulator. The work should take no longer than an hour.

There is no one reason why a 1995 Dodge Caravan develops starting trouble. Locating the problem requires troubleshooting different areas in the vehicle.

Brake light bulbs burn out over time from everyday use just like other lighting in your Camry. The bulbs should typically last three years or more; however, road conditions dictate their longevity as well. The repeated shaking and jarring caused by traveling down dirt roads can instantly burn the br

Each vehicle requires a specific transmission fluid type. A transmission uses hydraulic lubricants with a fixed tolerance for temperatures. Every transmission, whether automatic or manual, relies on transmission fluid. When the level of transmission fluid is too low, the transmission stops working a

When you have a crack in your windshield, whether it is large or small, safety reasons should impel you to take care of it immediately. There are several options for rectifying the situation so you can drive without fear of a glass-related accident.

Disassembling the dashboard of your 1991 Nissan Maxima is not as difficult as it may appear. The dashboard is secured to the Maxima through the means of a few screws and bolts. Once you remove those fasteners, you can pull the dashboard out of the Maxima with your hands. Disassembling your Maxima's

2008 was the last year of the 3.0-liter V-6 Vulcan engine in the Ford Ranger. Ford discontinued the small pickup entirely as of the 2012 model year. The 2008 Ranger offered HID headlights and integrated rear turn signal lights. The rear tail lamp assembly housed the brake lights, turn signal lights

The thermocouple on a gas range controls the gas safety valve. When the controls for the range are switched on, the pilot flame grows larger to overlap the thermocouple. When the thermocouple senses the correct temperature it sends a signal to open the gas valve. A defective thermocouple may prevent

All cars on the road today use some sort of radiator to dissipate heat created by the combustion event, even those that don't actually use a radiator.

Coolant level sensors help monitor the presence of coolant in a car's engine, and these devices also send a host of information to the vehicle's computer. The location of the sensor varies from model to model, and some cars may have more than one.

It is very important to own a basic car service tool kit. These types of kits usually have wrenches, screws, a jack, and jumper cables. These tools help in case your car needs assistance while on the road.