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How to Clean Battery Terminals with Vinegar?

By Steve Johnson - October 1, 2020

How to Clean Battery Terminals with Vinegar Featured

Every driver has experienced the symptoms of a bad car battery at least once. More often than not, car batteries malfunction either with cars parked for a long time or in the worst case – in the middle of the road. Even though the former is not an immediate issue, knowing how to keep your […]

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Bad Battery vs. Bad Alternator

By Steve Johnson - October 1, 2020

Bad Battery vs. Bad Alternator Featured

You wake up, prepare for work, get into your car, turn the key, and – nothing. If you’ve been driving for at least a year, the chances are this situation is more than familiar. The issue can be one of many, from simple things like temperature to complex engine problems. But I am a strong […]

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How Long Does It Take to Get Your Car Inspected?

By Steve Johnson - October 1, 2020

How Long Does It Take to Get Your Car Inspected Featured

Getting your car inspected is not only a thing of bureaucracy. An official inspection of a vehicle takes place every once in a while. Besides filling out the ever so boring paperwork, you need to get your car inspected for safety reasons. A proper car inspection doesn’t take much time, and it will give you […]

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Should You Wash Your Car in The Rain?

By Steve Johnson - October 1, 2020

Should You Wash Your Car in The Rain Featured

Keeping your car clean is not only a matter of hygiene. Riding in a freshly-washed car has a special feeling to it, one that can be compared to rocking a new hairstyle, or a fresh shirt. However, a lot of people tend to base their car-washing schedule on the current weather – rain, to be […]

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How Hot Does a Car Engine Get?

By Steve Johnson - October 1, 2020

How Hot Does a Car Engine Get Featured

Does your car’s temperature gauge report a super-high temp, and you don’t know whether or not to stop and take the car to a shop? Overheating is not that uncommon, but with proper care, you can prevent it, and if it does happen – stop it. People that live in areas that get exceptionally hot […]

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How Long Does A Car Starter Last?

By Steve Johnson - October 1, 2020

How Long Does A Car Starter Last Featured

Vehicles are intricate things. But every once in a while, the car just won’t start. Now, due to its complexity, the source of this issue is not that easy to pin down. However, if you read my blogs, you probably noticed that there is a list of common issues that account for most of these […]

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How Long Does Car Detailing Take?

By Steve Johnson - October 1, 2020

How Long Does Car Detailing Take Featured

If you asked an average driver about the best way to make a used car feel new, the most common answer you’d get would be – car detailing. Truth be told, a lot of people do not quite understand what car detailing actually includes, but I see that as normal. The sole essence of the […]

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How to Remove Car Wax Residue?

By Steve Johnson - October 1, 2020

How to Remove Car Wax Residue Featured

Did you know that car washing and finishing, if done improperly, can do more damage than good? People often go with the “the more, the better” when they apply wax and paint sealants, but the truth is – that is not exactly the best path to take. However helpful, waxes and paint sealants can be […]

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How to Remove Swirl Marks from Your Car?

By Steve Johnson - October 1, 2020

How to Remove Swirl Marks from Your Car Featured

Keeping your car maintained is no easy task. From engine maintenance to keeping your windshield nice and clean, the list of things you have to take care of just grows longer. However, an aspect of vehicle conditioning everyone forgets is – cleaning. Washing your car doesn’t only give it a nice and shiny look, and […]

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How to Tell Which Spark Plug Wire Goes Where

By Steve Johnson - September 11, 2020

How to Tell Which Spark Plug Wire Goes Where Featured

I always say – being the master of your own vehicle is a special and unique type of independence everyone should experience. Fixing minor things when your car stops or misbehaves is not only a confidence-booster but a money-saver as well. Car’s are, well, complicated. The more I learn and explore the beautiful world of […]

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