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Electric Vehicle Maintenance: What It's Like?

Electric vehicles need less maintenance than their gasoline-burning counterparts. As long as they have 4 wheels, they all require regular maintenance.

How To Prepare Your Garage for an Electric Vehicle?

The switch to an all-electric car is more than simply changing your ways of driving. Here are the things you need to be aware of.

Why won't my battery jump?

Your car is dead. The battery is dead. You tried to jump-start it, but nothing happened. Is it the battery or something else? Let's see.

Causes and DIY Solutions for Smoking Brakes

What does it mean if your brakes smoke? Find out the causes of smoking brakes and how to fix them yourself.

How Often Should You Change Your Brake Pads?

The process of determining how often to change your brake pads isn’t an exact science. Your ears will give you the answer if you pay attention.

The Source of Most Disc Brake Problems

Learn about the problems that can occur with disc brakes, what they do to the safety of the vehicle, and when repairs may be required.

What Does It Mean If Your Tires Have a Red or Yellow Dot?

Do the paint dots in red and yellow on the tires mean they are on sale? Are there problems with tires that have these dots on them? Do the dots show where the tires were made or when?

How the condenser in car AC systems works

Having your car's air conditioning stop working in the middle of summer is the worst thing that could happen. If your air conditioning doesn't work, you and your passengers will have some very hot rides. AC systems for cars and trucks have many of the same parts as AC systems for homes.

What Is An Engine Splash Shield, And Is It Really Necessary?

If you've ever lifted your car and looked at the undercarriage of your vehicle, you could be aware of a massive plastic cover. It's known for its engine splash protection; it's used on a variety of cars as well as trucks and SUVs. 

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