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How Your Brakes Work and How To Prevent Serious Brake Problems

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We all know how important the brake system is in our car. Your car may not run if there’s something wrong with the electrical system or the motor. However, your car may not stop if there’s a problem with your brakes. And you wouldn’t ever want to be in this…

How Often to Rotate Your Tires and Why

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How Often You Should Rotate Your Tires and Why You Need to Do So ​Maintaining your car should not be left to the experts alone, so it is advisable that you know the basics of maintenance including how often you need to rotate your tires. Rotating your tires can help…

How to Start a Car With a Flooded Engine

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It is necessary to know how to start a car with a flooded engine since car engine flooding is a common cause of car breakdowns, especially on cool or colder days.  That’s why our car maintenance and repair professionals are here to guide you on how to react and what…

Hardly Driving? How To Keep Your Car In Running Condition

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You and your family may find your vehicles being driven less frequently than usual, maybe even way less frequently, but this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t think about car maintenance.  Otherwise when you do want to drive, there might be major problems. According to our car experts here at American Auto…

Is My Car Muffler Bad?

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Have you ever wondered “is my car muffler bad?”  Probably not, unless your car has started making really bad noises. One of the most important parts of your car is the muffler, but car owners tend to neglect muffler issues that arise mainly because of lack of knowledge. ​Has your…

Why You Shouldn’t Go for the Cheapest Brake Pads

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I have a friend who prides himself on buying the cheapest brake pads he can find. There are good ways to save money and then there are bad ways to do it.  One such faux pas in stretching your dollars’ worth is by buying the cheapest brake pads that you…

Should You Warm Up Your Car When It’s Cold?

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If you have your own car, you’re sure to have heard the advice to warm up your car before driving when it’s cold. It sounds like a reasonable thing to do, but have you ever stopped to consider whether or not it’s true? ​We’re here to tell you that the…

Top Reasons Why Your Car A/C is Not Blowing Cold Air

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Is your car A/C not blowing cold air?  We know this can make every warm-weather trip a complete disaster. ​ ​In winter, this can be somewhat forgivable and you can still go from point A to point B without breaking much sweat. But, during summer? Forget it A car’s air…

5 Car Parts Most Likely To Fail and Leave You Stranded

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Unfortunately, maing a list of the 5 car parts most likely to fail is not a hard task. Driving provides convenience and responsibility at the same time. For your car to provide the transportation service that you need, you need to keep it well-maintained. Taking care of your vehicle is…

Brand New Car vs Used Car

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When it’s time to buy a car, you have an almost overwhelming variety of choices available to you. Not only do you need to pick the make and model of your car, you also need to decide if you want to buy a new or used car. Buying a car…