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Dec152022
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6 Signs That Your Clutch Is Failing on Your European Vehicle

6 Signs That Your Clutch Is Failing on Your European Vehicle

All gas-powered automobiles have clutches. This vital component is responsible for transferring power from your vehicle’s engine to its four wheels. If your European car’s clutch is failing, your car won’t be able to shift gears and you may not…

Nov112022
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What Causes Motor Mount Failure?

What Causes Motor Mount Failure?

Noticing the signs of motor mount failure and wondering what went wrong? This blog will discuss the most common culprits of motor (or engine) mount failure – natural AND premature. What is a Motor Mount? Motor mounts are rubber-metal components that…

Jun132022
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Prepare Your Car For Extreme Summer Heat

Prepare Your Car For Extreme Summer Heat

Most of our customers know how important it is to winterize their car, but very few realize what intense summer heat can do to their vehicles. Neglecting pre-summer car maintenance is a BAD idea… especially if you’re planning any long…

May242022
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How to Tell if Your ADAS is Calibrated Correctly

How to Tell if Your ADAS is Calibrated Correctly

A crucial safety feature of most modern vehicles, your ADAS (or Advanced Driver-Assistance System) incorporates a wide range of components designed to prevent collisions and detect potential threats on the road. The Importance of Proper ADAS Calibration With accurate calibration,…

Apr202022
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Top 9 Practical Ways to Care For Your Engine

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There’s no getting around it — engine repairs and replacements are tricky and expensive!  Fortunately, you can give your engine a long life if you provide the proper maintenance and care. First, you need to understand your engine and what it…

Mar222022
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Why It’s Essential Not To Ignore Car AC Issues

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When it comes to car air conditioning problems, many people are reluctant to spend the money for a repair they view as unnecessary. To fix or not to fix — that is a tough question. After all, people managed without…

Feb222022
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Are You Misusing Your Driver-Assistance System?

ADAS technology being misused.

These days, you’d be hard-pressed to find a car without an Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) — the technology that uses sensors and cameras to help drivers avoid accidents. If used properly, ADAS technology has the potential to prevent up to…

Dec232021
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What is ADAS Calibration?

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Advanced driver-assistance system or ADAS for short, is a crucial component of your vehicle that works to actively keep you safe. Your vehicle’s ADAS system consists of accident-avoiding components such as blind-spot monitors. This makes having your system calibrated correctly…

Aug242021
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Driving Habits That Can Improve Your Gas Mileage

A lot of people think that the gas mileage only has something to do with the kind of car you drive. However, there are quite a few things that can impact the amount of gas your car eats up. No…

Jul282021
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Driving Habits to Keep You and Others Safe on the Road

Driving is something that most people get better at over time. It takes practice, just like everything else! It’s also very unsafe if not done the right way. Lots of automobile accidents happen every year. Don’t let yourself become one…

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