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Tips To Help With Maintaining Your Commercial Vehicles

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Commercial fleet maintenance is something that many business owners will find themselves needing to manage. However, this can be a part of your business that you may not feel confident with managing. To help you avoid potentially costly errors when caring for your commercial vehicle fleet, you should incorporate some basic tips into your overall strategy. Take A Proactive Approach To Maintaining Your Vehicles Many business owners will fall into the poor habit of waiting to perform maintenance on their vehicles until problems arise. Read More»

Three Reasons Why It's Better To Tow Your Car When Your Windshield Is Broken

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If your vehicle’s windshield just smashed and/or cracked all the way across, you may be tempted to save some money and drive your vehicle into the shop for your auto safety glass replacement work. Before you do that, you should understand some of the dangers and some of the reasons why it is better to tow your car to a place like Harr’s  Auto Glass when your windshield is broken. It may just save your car and your life. Read More»

Protecting Your Brakes: What To Do

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Your car’s brakes are used every day and if they should ever fail unexpectedly, that could lead to accidents and injuries. Ensuring that the rotors and brake pads are intact and functioning properly is important for all drivers on the road. You should also be doing the following to protect the brakes you’ve got. Stop Riding Brake Pedal As part of the way you drive on a normal day, you may let your foot linger on the brake pedal, particularly on a day when traffic is awful and you anticipating stopping a lot. Read More»

3 Ways To Take Care Of Your Vehicle's AC System

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With spring on the way, it is time to make sure that your vehicle’s air conditioning system is ready to kick into gear. Here are three ways to take care of your vehicle’s air conditioning system. #1 Change Out The Air Filter One of the most important things you can do is change out the air filter in your vehicle before the spring starts. A clean air filter is crucial to keeping your system running smooth. Read More»

4 Signs You Need New Shocks And Struts

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Shocks and struts are small components of your vehicle’s suspension system that make a big difference in how smoothly your car drives. Your struts and shocks work together to keep your car or truck balanced, flat on the road and riding smoothly. Over time, these parts can wear down and eventually will need to be replaced by a qualified auto mechanic. Here are four signs that it’s time to replace your shocks and struts: Read More»

3 Minor Car Repairs You Might Be Able To Do Yourself

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Most cars will last a long time if they are cared for properly; however, there are a lot of different parts on vehicles that can wear out and need replacement. In many cases, you might encounter minor types of issues with your car that you might be able to complete yourself. If you can, you will save money on labor, because you will only need to purchase the parts. Here are three common car repairs that your car might need that you could possibly do yourself. Read More»

5 Tips For Finding And Buying Cheap Used Auto Parts

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When something breaks on or in your car, you may dread buying a part to replace it can cost a fortune. However, there are many ways you can find cheap used auto parts that work great and don’t break the bank. Check out these five tips for finding and buying cheap, used auto parts. Gather All the Necessary Information Before you start searching for the part you want, ensure you have all the information you need to prevent wasting money. Read More»

A Disability Should Not Interfere With Your RV Lifestyle

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There is nothing like the RV lifestyle. You are able to enjoy the open road, and come and go when you get ready to. You do not have to give up this lifestyle if you happen to incur an illness or injury that causes you to have a disability. If you are upgrading the RV you currently have, or investing in a new one, there are numerous ways you can make your RV mobility accessible. Read More»

How To Easily And Inexpensively Remove Dents From Plastic Bumper Covers

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Plastic bumper covers add a more refined look to your car by covering the functional bumper, but they dent easily in collisions. The good news is that repair is not difficult and is within the means of most vehicle owners. If your car has a dented bumper cover, below is a step-by-step procedure for removing the dent: Removing a dent from a plastic bumper cover - tools and materials needed Read More»

Tire Care 101: How To Prevent Flat Spots During Storage

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Flat spots are the bane of any vehicle being put up for long-term storage. This occurs when the weight of the vehicle continuously presses down on one particular section of tire for long periods of time. The end result is a tire that has a permanent flat spot that causes vibration and poor performance. If you plan on keeping your car off the road for a while, here’s what you can do to prevent flat spots from forming. Read More»