The purchase of a vehicle could easily be classified as an investment of sorts. We pay a substantial amount of money for our vehicles up front, in exchange for reliable transportation for years to come. This transportation allows us, as … Read more
There are few circumstances as nerve-racking for the average motorist as that which surrounds the sudden occurrence of a strange or new sound, being emitted from beneath a vehicle’s hood. Most hear a sound of this nature and instantly panic, … Read more
Though we give little thought toward the potential of a breakdown until it inevitably occurs, one can be certain that they will eventually find themselves faced with such circumstances. When this occurs, we have no choice but to get to … Read more
Although we hope to never find our vehicle’s engine in a state that warrants internal repair, the possibility of such issues is never out of the question. Unfortunately, repairing issues of this nature tends to be relatively costly, and rather … Read more
A vehicle’s starting and charging system are composed of several different components, all of which are of substantial significance. If one or more of these components were to fail at a given time, vehicle operation would be negatively impacted, up … Read more
As motorists, we naturally expect our vehicles to spring into action, with the simple turn of a key. While this is the case 99% of the time, on occasion, the exact opposite occurs. Though we attempt to crank our vehicle, … Read more
It is often stated that man went to the moon for the first time on a rocket that was less technologically advanced than the vehicles we drive today. As mind-boggling as this thought might be, there is plenty of truth … Read more
Few situations can stress the average motorist quite as extensively as suddenly noticing that their vehicle has begun violently shaking, all in the presence of a newly illuminated check engine light. A situation of this nature is typically followed by … Read more
One would find themselves hard-pressed to recite the comprehensive list of sensors utilized by the modern automobile, in its entirety. Almost every function performed by today’s vehicles is now supported by feedback relayed by one or more sensors. This feedback … Read more
Automotive technology has progressed significantly over the past several decades. Many of a vehicle’s functions, which were once static by design, are now variable under systematic computer control. Much advancement of this type has arisen out of the industry’s need … Read more