The pickup truck has been an American icon for decades, a symbol of hard work and high style. Since the first one was manufactured by Dodge in 1918, pickup trucks have changed and developed to suit the needs of the Americans who love them. The history of the pickup [...]
Having your car aligned is part of normal maintenance, and manufacturers recommend your alignment be checked periodically, and adjusted whenever a problem crops up. Having your car aligned is an inexpensive repair, while ignoring an alignment problem can end up costing you a lot of money.The Mechanic’s Job in AligningWhile [...]
In order to maintain your vehicle registration and legally drive on the road, your vehicle will have to pass a periodic emissions and safety inspection. The rules regarding safety and emissions vary by state. In Utah, vehicles that are 6 years old or less need an emissions test every other [...]
Many auto repair jobs are best left to the mechanics, but there are some you can handle on your own, even if you’re a complete novice. Replacing a turn signal is just such a job. You can save a little money and a little time by replacing burnt out turn [...]
When you take your car in for an emissions test, they’re basically measuring the effectiveness of your catalytic converter, among other things. The catalytic converter is responsible for reducing the amount of harmful gases that make it from your car out into the atmosphere.How Does a Catalytic Converter Work?Combustion engines [...]
In 1966, GM decided they were through being left behind by Ford’s Mustang, and answered America’s call for speed with the Chevrolet Camaro. This pony-style muscle car, and its twin, the Pontiac Firebird, was an instant success, and the Camaro earned the slot as the pace car for the 1967 Indy 500. The success [...]
As one of the top 10 longest running American car models, the Ford Mustang has made a deep mark in history, and it isn’t going away anytime soon. From the time the Mustang debuted in the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City, it was an instant success, racking up 1 million sales in [...]
‘Tis the season for rust and salt, which can really take a toll on your paint job. Your car needs extra protection against the elements in the winter time, especially in a cold climate. Here are some tips to keep your paint job looking nice year round. Keep it Clean Before you take a [...]
In the snowy Rocky Mountain region, wintertime protection for your car should be at the top of your winter to-do list. A common misconception in our area is if you have a 4WD or AWD vehicle, you don’t need snow chains or snow tires. While 4WD and AWD make it easier for you to [...]
The oil in your engine keeps the pistons moving smoothly within the cylinders. It allows the pistons to come in close contact with the cylinder walls without causing damage. Depending on manufacturer’s recommendations, the engine oil and filter in your car need to be changed about every 5k miles. Missing this deadline by a [...]
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