Category: Car Repair
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Make your car window replacement a piece of cake
It’s a horrible, sinking feeling to walk out to your vehicle and see a pile of broken glass next to the door. No matter what the cause is- whether corroded parts, loose weather stripping, an accident, or an act of vandalism-it is inconvenient and replacing the broken windows is a task that drivers typically want…
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What can DIYers do concerning windshield repairs to fix or prevent more damage?
Do you know that you may be able to fix the crack in your windshield without an expensive trip to the glass shop? Small pits and chips in your vehicle’s auto glass or windshield can be easy to ignore. But over time, small chips become small cracks, and then large cracks. So you’d better repair…
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Detailed instructions on car rear-view mirror replacement
Before replacement, you’ll need to buy a new one. If you want to shop online, look for one that attaches to the windshield in the same way as the original mirror. Otherwise, you’ll run the risk of damaging the windshield by trying to attach a mirror inappropriately. If you want to purchase a rear-view mirror…
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FAQs on car wheel alignment
Wheel alignment, sometimes referred to as breaking or tracking, is part of standard automobile maintenance that consists of adjusting the angles of the wheels so that they are set to the car maker’s specification. The purpose of these adjustments is to reduce tire wear, and to ensure that vehicle travel is straight and true (without…
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Windshield damage, repair or replace?
Windshiled Damage You were just “doing 100” on the highway and enjoy the time, when a piece of flying debris smacked into your windshield and leaves a small crack on your windshield. Or a tree branch fell on your parked car and directly left a gaping hole in your windshield. Do I need to buy…
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What can I do to remedy windshield chips?
The impact of a small rock or other objects can leave a chip on a windshield. The source of the impact can come from debris the tires of other cars flung behind or the small rocks fallen out of dump trucks or other similar vehicles. A chip may be hard to notice, but due to…
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Wiper blade changing instructions
Wiper blades function to wipe snow, rain and dust from your windshield. They are made of rubber and naturally wear out with its service time going by. You could always have the parts changed by a mechanic; however, since the process is straight and easy, you can always rely on yourself. In addition, the vast…
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Oxygen sensor replacement guides
“Check Engine” light on may indicate a problem with your vehicle’s oxygen sensor. A handheld diagnostic scanner/reader will help confirm that it is the time to change the oxygen sensor. Different vehicles come with oxygen sensors of various numbers and locations. Usually, there will be between 2 and 4 O2 sensors located on your exhaust…
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How can I know when to replace shockers?
Shock absorbers are actually “dampers”. By compressing, the springs in a vehicle’s suspension absorb bumps and other road shocks. When the springs rebound, the amount of bouncing created is controlled by the shock absorbers. Several warning signs can tell you when shock absorbers need replacing, such as your car bottoms out over railroad tracks, speed…
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What you can do to fix oxygen sensors
Oxygen sensors–also called o2 sensors–are used by your vehicle’s computer to monitor and adjust the air-to-fuel ratio being pumped into your engine. These sensors are designed to be ‘disposable;’ that is; you will never find an o2 sensor that will remain in operational condition over the lifetime of your car. A broken or faulty o2…