Posted on 5/27/2021
Every car consists of a number of parts and systems designed to keep the vehicle in great and reliable running conditioning. One of the most important safety and reliability systems is that of the braking system, designed to keep the vehicle driver, passengers, and everybody around the vehicle safe. This is done by ensuring that the vehicle has the ability to come to a full stop in a matter of seconds. One of the key parts of the braking system is the brake pads. The brake pads are the component that applies pressure and friction to the brake rotors in order to slow down and eventually fully stop the vehicle's wheels. Brake pads undergo stress every time you slow down or bring your vehicle to a halt, which causes wear and tear. For this reason, you want to stay on top of replacing the brake pads in order to keep your vehicle's braking system working in top condition. Brake pads should be replaced on average every 40 to 50 thousand miles, for best results. Ho ... read more
Posted on 4/26/2021
The transmission system is responsible for gear shifting in your car. This makes the transmission system to be a very important component of your car since you need to change gears as you drive. Any problem with your transmission system needs to get sorted as fast as possible; otherwise, you may not be able to move. If you don't sort the problem with the transmission system promptly, the engine may develop other problems that will make your repair costs shoot. Here are the three transmission system problems you can't afford to ignore: Warning Lights When the Check Engine light comes on, you need to take it seriously. The Check Engine light shows that your car's computer has detected a problem with the car. The lights do not necessarily mean the problem is with your transmission system, but it's good to have an expert check your car to determine where the problem is. If it's from the transmission system, the mechanic will fix it. Even if it's ... read more