Category Archives: Automotive Repair

When, Why, and How to Replace Your Spark Plugs

Auto manufacturers recommend changing your spark plugs as a part of regular car maintenance, typically every 100,000 miles. Having working spark plugs is vital to keeping your engine running, as they continuously ignite the air-fuel mixture in your car's cylinders. That being said, it's important to change them when it's recommended by the car's manufacturer,…
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When to Call the Tow Truck

If your car is still driveable after getting in a wreck or when you're having roadside car trouble, it's natural to want to save money by driving the car to a repair shop rather than calling the tow truck. But are there times when calling a tow truck could actually save you money? An Expensive…
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How to Spot a Lemon

Buying a used car is typically an economical route when in need of a vehicle, but it can also be a huge gamble. How can you be sure that this car is going to be a good investment, and not eat a hole in your wallet fixing up pre-existing problems? Even after a test drive…
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Check Engine Light

Why Does My Check Engine Light Come On? It happens fairly often. Either when temperatures drop, or when repairs are done, or seemingly for no reason whatsoever – that little light on your dashboard comes on to tell you to check your engine. Generally speaking, the check engine light is triggered by one or more…
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