1234YF REFRIGERANT IS HERE: WHAT IS IT?
Especially on hot days, we’re extremely thankful for our vehicles’ air conditioning systems. With just one turn of a knob or a push of a...
CAR AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE: 4 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
It’s hot out there! Soon, you’ll be slipping behind the wheel of your car, starting the ignition and powering on the air conditioner. But...
HOW TO CHOOSE A CAR BATTERY: 3 CRITICAL FACTORS
Every car owner has at least one thing in common with every other car owner: every few years, it may be time for a new car battery. Not...
DRUM BRAKES VS DISC BRAKES: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
With all the advancements allowing vehicles to speed up, manufacturers have had to develop better ways to slow them down. Today’s cars...
3 CAR WARRANTY MYTHS — SEPARATING FACT FROM FICTION
A car warranty is a big part of the appeal of buying new or certified used. After all, knowing you’re off the hook for any major...
IS YOUR SOCKET SET MISSING SOMETHING?
Every mechanic, professional or DIY, from Schwinn to Maserati, needs a socket set. True, a wrench set can take you places, but there are...
3 COMMON CAR INTERIOR LIGHT PROBLEMS AND HOW TO FIX THEM
Opening a car door should be like opening your refrigerator. A light should come on and stay on until you close the door. This doesn’t...
KNOW YOUR CAR: HOW TO CHECK YOUR BRAKES
As complicated as modern vehicles may be, there are still a number of basic things that you can do to make sure that your ride is running...
NAPA KNOW-HOW: THERMOSTAT TESTING TIPS AND TRICKS
Thermostats are very simple mechanical control devices that work until they don’t. There is usually not much in-between partial function....
CAR ALIGNMENT BLUES: 3 SIGNS YOUR ALIGNMENT IS OFF
Car alignment might feel like a set-it-and-forget-it maintenance item. The reality, though, is that rough roads, potholes and worn-out...
