Auto Blog
The Puzzling Puddle (Leaks Under Vehicle)
- Sunday, 12 January 2020
Ever notice a little spot of liquid under your vehicle after you've parked in your driveway or garage? It may have been something as simple as water left from air conditioning condensation. But then again, it could be a sign that there's trouble brewing…
A Squirrely Problem (Animals Nesting in Engine)
- Sunday, 5 January 2020
If you park your vehicle outside, you are exposing it to all sorts of critters that would love to use it for nesting, food storage and shelter. There are plenty of pictures online of people who've discovered there was more than an engine under the hood. …
Unlock the Secret (Malfunctioning Door Lock Actuator)
- Wednesday, 1 January 2020
What a convenience power door locks are on a vehicle. The latest don't even require you to push the button on the key fob; all you have to do is have it with you. But sometimes there's a component of power door locks that can fail, especially when they…
In the Hot Seat (Repair and Maintenance of Seat Heaters)
- Sunday, 29 December 2019
It's chilly outside. You flip on that switch that looks like a picture of a seat with little heat waves rising from it. You expect soon you'll feel that warmth but… wait! It's not getting warmer. Oh no, what's wrong with my seat heater? There could…
Wash Me, Wash Me Right (How to Wash a Vehicle)
- Sunday, 22 December 2019
Most would agree they'd rather drive around in a clean, shiny vehicle than one coated with a layer of dirt. When warmer weather comes around, some of us are bound and determined to wash our own vehicles. And to protect the paint and its luster, there…
Ready, Set, COLD! (Getting Vehicle Ready for Winter)
- Sunday, 15 December 2019
When the temperatures plunge, your vehicle better be ready because it faces a whole new set of challenges. Rubber stiffens, glass fogs, fluids freeze. Just thinking about it can get your heart beating faster. So here are some tips for getting ready…
The Best Test
- Sunday, 8 December 2019
Would you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at all. If you're in the market for another vehicle,…
Idle Talk about Engines (Causes of Rough Engine Idling)
- Sunday, 1 December 2019
When you slow down at stoplight, your vehicle's idle should be smooth as silk. But what happens when the engine is missing or idling roughly? That's your engine's way of telling you, "Hey, I've got something wrong with me and if you don't get someone…
Your Biggest Fan (Radiator Fan Problems)
- Sunday, 24 November 2019
Your vehicle's engine makes a lot of heat when it's powering you down the road, so it needs a way to get rid of that energy. That's why your vehicle has a cooling system, complete with a radiator and one or two radiator fans, also called cooling fans. …
The Turn Signal Mystery (Turn Signal Problems)
- Sunday, 17 November 2019
Some problems are easy to diagnose on a vehicle; others aren't. Figuring out what's wrong with a malfunctioning turn signal sometimes fits into both categories. By the way, if your tempted to just leave your broken blinker broken, remember you can get…
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