Popular Types of Transmissions and Their Progressive Development
Transmission/Transaxle The transmission is mounted to your engine to transfer the rotational force of your crankshaft to the drive axles. The MINI brand was the first to transversely mount the transmission to maximize interior space in their front wheel drive (FWD) subcompact cars. This transversely mounted transmission is called a transaxle. The transaxle has become... Read More →
It’s 95 Degrees Outside and My Car’s A/C Doesn’t Work
Just 50 years ago, only around half the cars in the country were equipped with air conditioning. If you didn’t drive a convertible, a leisurely Sunday cruise meant opening the windows wide, often letting in hot, humid air. There was even less relief on rainy or sticky days. Today, we’ve become so accustomed to A/C in... Read More →
Car Maintenance Tips and Hacks
What maintenance entail? Is it merely getting an oil change, a tune-up, and tire rotation? What else is there? There are plenty of things on a car that need some TLC to keep working. A well-maintained car keeps the air and environment clean and protects other drivers on the road. Here are a few maintenance... Read More →
Seasonal Auto Maintenance & Safety Checks
Each season, brings its own unique and wonderful changes. The outdoor temperature, foliage, amount of daylight – everything is always in movement. One thing you want to keep moving is your car. Routine seasonal auto maintenance is as crucial to this as repairing arising mechanical problems. It is also a perfect time to make sure... Read More →
Wheel Alignment- Basics All Drivers Should Know
Many vehicle owners overlook the significance of having a wheel alignment. Unfortunately in car maintenance world, ignorance is not bliss. Improperly balanced and or aligned wheels can cost you in more ways than one. Tires, they are not cheap! Unresponsive steering, can cause all sorts of issues as well. Putting off a necessary wheel alignment... Read More →
What We Know About Domotics and How They Could Impact the Automotive Industry
As many as 2.2 billion connected devices existed in 2017, and Statista reports that this number is projected to grow steadily this year. One of the most powerful ways the Internet of Things is changing everyday life is through smart homes and home automation. These devices and installations, which collectively fall under the term ‘domotics’,... Read More →
Frequently Asked Questions About Car Batteries
Just about everyone of us at sometime has been stranded either at home or worse on the road with a battery issue. And it always happens at the most inopportune time guaranteed! So is there anyway to avoid getting stranded? You bet! I’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions that will cover most battery... Read More →
Auto Maintenance Tips For Spring And Summer
Auto Maintenance Tips For Spring And Summer The worst of the winter weather is almost behind us! All over North Carolina people are already starting to dream of warmer weather. Even if the cold may linger around for a little while longer, summer and hotter temperatures aren’t all that far away. It takes some time... Read More →
What is Road Force Tire Balancing?
Tires are not perfect. As much as they cost you would hope they would be, but there not. Minor imperfections in manufacturing or a slightly bent wheel can often cause tire vibrations. A tire/wheel combination that’s of balance is most noticeable between 60 and 70 mph. Above or below that speed the vibration is always... Read More →
Everything You Ever Needed to Know About Car Battery Life.. But Were Afraid to Ask
All car owners should stay vigilant about the battery life of their car. While the issue differs a little with electric and hybrid vehicles, the internal combustion engine will have a big dependence on the car battery. In fact, batteries remain as important today as what they were 80 years ago. They might need less... Read More →
