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diagnosing problems with alternators, batteries and starters


Why Go Through The Trouble Of Converting Front Brakes To Disc Brakes?

Older classic cars that have not been through a lot of upgrades often have front drum brakes. At the time the car was made, the drum brake was likely the best available, or at least the best available that also cost a reasonable amount of money at the time. Remember, what's classic now was once just a regular car, subject to regular budgets. Since then, however, the disc brake has taken over as the standard front brake in cars, and for good reason. Read More 

Time For The Scrapyard? Evaluating Your Car After An Accident

When you've got a new or expensive car, there's usually a predictable series of events following an accident. After handling the process of dealing with insurance, you typically get a check, repair your car, and go on your way. In some cases, the insurance company may decide that your car is a total write-off and simply cut you a check for its value. But, what happens when you drive an old car? Read More 

Things To Consider When Buying A Junk Car For Parts

If you are considering buying a parts car to use for a project you are working on, finding junk cars for sale that have a lot of useful parts on them is not overly complicated. Often you can find these cars in classified ads, online listings, and even for sale from the local salvage yard, but there are some things to consider before you buy one of the cars for your project needs. Read More 

Tips For Geting Cash For Your Unwanted Junk Vehicles

If you have a vehicle that some might consider junk, then you might have thought about how you can "sell my junk vehicle". After all, if it is not in great working order or there is a lot of body damage due to a major collision, you might not think that anyone would be willing to buy it and you will not be able to get anything for it. Before you settle your mind on the idea that you would have to pay someone to take away your unwanted vehicle, you will want to consider the following ways in which you can get some money for it. Read More 

2 Tips For Preparing Your Boat’s Engine For Winter Storage

Once the weather turns chilly in late fall, you know that your leisurely days of taking your boat out on the lake are almost over and that it is time to prepare it for storage. However, especially if this is the first year you have had the boat, you may be uncertain as to what needs to be done to keep the engine in good condition while you are not using it. Read More 

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diagnosing problems with alternators, batteries and starters

Alternators, batteries and starters are in every vehicle and can cause a lot of problems when they don't work right. Your car may not start or it may stop running while you are driving down the road if the alternator is bad. Unfortunately, figuring out which element is causing the problem is not always easy. This blog will teach you all about alternators, batteries and starters so you can learn how to test these elements and diagnose the problems that your vehicle is having before you find yourself stranded along the road in the middle of the night with nobody around to help.