Repairing paint scratches isn’t really too difficult, but if not done correctly, a small repair job can turn into a major expense. Deep scratches, abrasions and stains are best repaired by a professional, but you can repair some of the lesser scratches such as key & pebble marks yourself, and usually save a lot of [...]

Every once in awhile, an ingenious product comes along which fills a real need, is easy to use, and is nearly indespensable. Such a product is the Power Probe,made by Power Probe, Inc. of Brea, Ca. USA.

We’ve all seen it: A car is coming toward you on the road, but you may mistakenly think that its a motorcycle, especially at night. Or perhaps the other driver is purposely keeping his or her headlights on high, even when it isn’t appropriate – so you “flash” the oncoming vehicle. The other driver dims [...]

The heating system in your car is actually pretty simple in principal. Heated liquid is circulated through a small metal radiator (called a Heater Core) inside the passenger compartment, and a carefully situated electric blower blows air through the heater core as well. As air from the blower passes through the heater core, it [...]

In part 2 of this series, we discussed the alternator and two possible types of regulator systems, along with some troubleshooting techniques. In this final part, we’ll cover testing for both types of regulator, alternator/regulator replacement, and testing of the associated wiring.

In part 1 of this series, we gave an overview of the charging system, and discussed your vehicle battery and how to test and troubleshoot it.

The charging system in your vehicle can be thought of as a small power plant which helps to supply the necessary electrical current in order to operate your vehicle and its accessories. With the ever-increasing complexity of today’s cars, trucks, SUVs and other vehicles, the role of the charging system is now more important than [...]

If your vehicle has an abnormally rough ride or seems to bounce excessively, then the cause may be defective or worn out shock absorbers or struts. A simple way to test for this is by bouncing each corner of the vehicle, one at a time.