Wheel corrosion isn’t just unpleasant to look at, it also compromises the integrity and mobility of your vehicle. And taking good care of your vehicle can be greatly aided by understanding the causes of corrosion, ways to prevent it, and how to eliminate it. But It can be a nuanced topic, so it is important … Read more
Tires are your car’s only point of contact with the road. They must be in excellent condition to keep you and other drivers safe while driving. And now comes the question that every driver wants to know — how many miles should tires last? Tires should last 50,000 to 60,000 miles (80,467 to 96,561 km) … Read more
Even though tire rotation and balancing are two different processes, they should be done together if you want to extend the life of your tires. The best time to do that is when you take your car for an oil change or after covering 6,000 to 8,000 miles (9,656 to 12,875 kilometers). So, how much … Read more
Whether you’re looking for a spare or need to replace your tires, it helps to know the tire size of your vehicle. Today, it’s easy to get tires with barely noticeable differences in size but major differences in performance. Knowing your car’s preferred tire size will help you choose the best tires for maximum performance. … Read more
If you’ve been driving around for a while, you may have noticed that your car seems to be pulling to one side, making it hard to keep it in a straight line when you’re driving on the highway. Chances are, you need a wheel alignment. So how much does a wheel alignment cost? Wheel alignment … Read more
Cars contain a lot of obscure, very specific components that can completely screw up your driving experience if they fail. One such component in the throttle position sensor (TPS), which is a sensor that, as the name implies, measures how far the throttle has been opened when you push on the gas pedal. Having an … Read more
Cars are great to have until something goes wrong. One of the problems a car can have is that it isn’t idling correctly. It may be fluctuating or high idle but all you know is it doesn’t sound right. It is time for you to test your throttle position sensor (TPS). You will need a … Read more
You are looking forward to a weekend day trip and your car suddenly starts jerking like a bad roller coaster. This is a sure sign you could have a bad throttle position sensor. Your car may show many bad TPS sensor symptoms or may have a few subtle clues but some of the obvious are … Read more
Your tire’s sidewalls are, as the name implies, the exterior sides of your car’s tires. While you may not think of the sidewalls as being a particularly important area of your tire, the truth is that your tire’s sidewalls are quite vulnerable and damage to the sidewall is often worse than damage to the tread. … Read more
It’s easy to get stressed out when your car shakes when accelerating. Unfortunately, this problem is bound to happen, especial if you have an older car – and many drivers are going to be totally unaware of what their car is trying to tell them while it shakes after they accelerate. I myself have stumbled … Read more
