It is that time of the year when many motorists wonder if they need to let their vehicle “warm up” or idle before driving. In fact, today’s modern cars are ready to drive in cold temperatures without excessive idling, says the Car Care Council. The idea of idling before driving dates back to when cars…

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29.11.2022

The Struggle with Cheap Brakes. – Engineering and Automotive Advice, Information and Tips

I admit to being a bargain shopper. There were a few lessons in life that taught me about quality. The first time I installed a stereo system in my truck, I thought I had hooked something up wrong when in fact I simple cheaped out on the speakers. Eventually I came to appreciate nice clothes…

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29.11.2022

What the Clunk? – Engineering and Automotive Advice, Information and Tips

Your vehicles steering and suspension typically deteriorates slowly over time and can be unnoticeable until you hear that rattle or clunk. The parts that typically fail include ball joints, tie rods, struts, shocks, springs, control arms and stabilizer links or sway bar links. Ball Joints/Tie Rods: Imagine yourself holding a baseball tightly, but over time…

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29.11.2022

The Anatomy of a Collision Repair – Engineering and Automotive Advice, Information and Tips

What Happens First? Contact Insurance Company Set Up Rental Talk to Insurance Adjuster Create Preliminary Estimate Perform Pre-Body Inspection Scan all Modules on Vehicle Check Alignment Check for Mechanical Damage Tear Down/Bluepring The vehicle is torn down and additional repairs are recommended. Often times when tearing down a vehicle you will be able to…

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The only reason you need to ‘Warm up’ your car is to defrost the windshield…… – Engineering and Automotive Advice, Information and Tips

The Struggle with Cheap Brakes. – Engineering and Automotive Advice, Information and Tips

What the Clunk? – Engineering and Automotive Advice, Information and Tips

The Anatomy of a Collision Repair – Engineering and Automotive Advice, Information and Tips

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