Your alternator plays a critical role by keeping your car's battery charged, but can also be notorious as the top reason car batteries die. On average, a car's alternator lasts about seven years or around 150,000 miles. But how does an alternator work and what you are some signs that it may be malfunctioning?
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Most car batteries will last three to five years, but multiple factors can reduce their lifespan. Here are five ways to boost your car battery's longevity. Extending the life of your car battery comes down to proper care.
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Winter is just around the corner, and with it, often comes the need for new tires. Whether you are thinking of getting a new set of snow/winter tires or a new set of all-season tires, the whole process can be pretty confusing. With multiple brands, styles, names, and prices, how do you choose the best tire for their needs? And what do all those numbers on a tire mean? We’ve put together this tire guide to help you make a…
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Driving with worn out shocks or struts can greatly affect your ability to steer, brake, and control your vehicle. If you see or feel any of these symptoms with your vehicle, don't compromise your safety or the safety of your family. Know what to look for before a problem is happening.
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magine this scenario: You pick up your car from the repair shop, excited to see how it feels with new brakes on the front and back wheels. But you don’t make it home before you notice the brakes are squeaking. You start wondering if the mechanic actually did the work and questioning if he did it right. New brakes shouldn’t be squeaking, should they?
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After a long and stressful quarantine, home schooling and remote working, chances are you’re ready go anywhere simply for a change of scenery. If you’re not ready to board a plane, how about a family road trip? Here's what to have checked out before you go.
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Summer is finally here, which means we can finally get out of the house for fresh air! And in spite of or because of everything, we all deserve some time off this summer. And because we know many of you won’t be getting on an airplane anytime soon, we made this list of vacation destinations within an 8-hour drive.
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The old standard on oil changes used to be every 3,000 miles or 6 months. Today, however, you might hear everything from 7,000 to 15,000 miles to 25,000 miles! Why the difference in recommendations? Can you really go 15,000 miles between oil changes?
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It's a rare motorist who doesn't have strong feelings about today's sport utility vehicles. Love 'em or hate 'em, one thing is certain-just like their automobile cousins, SUVs last longer, operate more efficiently, and command a higher resale value when they are properly maintained and serviced.
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Today’s vehicles are sophisticated and complex machines. And the technicians who service the vehicles need to be technologically savvy like never before. Learn about lucrative careers in the vehicle maintenance and repair industry.
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