Feel Confident Behind the Wheel: Maintain Your Own Car

• Why Buy Name-Brand Auto Parts?

  25 July 2018

  Making repairs to your vehicle can be expensive, especially if you'll need to replace several parts under the car's hood. You can save money on your needed vehicle repair by buying off-brand or generic parts, and these parts can sometimes be sufficient for your needs, but name-brand parts are typically recommended instead. Note a few reasons why name-brand parts are often considered a better investment for your vehicle, so you can make the best decision about the parts you need for your next repair job.

• Braking Problems? Why the Master Cylinder May Be to Blame

  20 July 2018

  Your car's braking system has many individual components, but in essence it works by pushing hydraulic pressure against a set of friction pads, to force the road wheels to decelerate. This entire process only works if the hydraulic system is operating at maximum efficiency and in large part, this is controlled by the brake master cylinder. This should really be one of the first places to look if you encounter any issues with your braking system, but what should you be looking for?

• 3 Things to Consider Before Buying Reconditioned Car Batteries

  19 July 2018

  When you need a car battery in an emergency situation, you likely will go for what fits your budget at the moment. Though new batteries may fit into the budget, the reconditioned options can look very appealing as well. Before you reach for the reconditioned batteries to save a little money, there are a few things you need to know about them. Here are three things to consider before buying reconditioned car batteries.

• The Long Haul: Choosing The Best Used Car For Your Long-Distance Work Commute

  10 July 2018

  As inner-city areas become ever more crowded and more individuals and families move to the suburbs, long commutes to and from work are becoming a reality for more people every year. While driving for an hour or more every morning and evening can be trying at the best of times, your journeys will be a lot more pleasant and comfortable if you own a car well-suited to long driving sessions.