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Talking About Automotive Upkeep

Hello, my name is Sigmund. Welcome to my site about automotive upkeep. I would like to share my journey of automobile ownership and upkeep. The time and money you put into your car, truck or van will pay you back in the long run. You can save money over the years by keeping your old car chugging along. You just need to complete regular maintenance and perform repairs in a timely manner to keep your car running right. I will cover all of the different tasks you need to complete on this site. I hope you will follow along to learn more. Thanks.

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A Bra For Your Car? What This Really Is & Its Benefits

25 June 2019
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Having never heard of a "car bra," you are probably envisioning a gag gift of a giant brassiere that you can place over the hood of your vehicle. While that may be amusing (and an actual gag gift), that is not what a car bra really is. In fact, it is quite a different sort of product, and one which you might actually want on your vehicle if your vehicle is newer, more expensive, or a collector's vintage/classic/antique vehicle. Read More …

Why Do I Need To Rotate My Tires?

9 September 2018
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Your tires will eventually wear out, and you will need to replace them with a new set of tires. However, if you would like to prolong the life of your tires, it's important to rotate your tires for several reasons. Why You Must Rotate Your Tires The front tires usually bear more weight than the rear tires. Braking and steering cause more stress to be placed on the front tires. Also, the outside edges of the front tires tend to be worn out disproportionately due to the turning of the vehicle. Read More …

3 Tips To Help Avoid Some Of The Most Common Winter Car Troubles And Engine Damage

15 January 2018
 Categories: Automotive, Blog

Cold weather that has come in winter can be extremely hard on cars. Some simple maintenance and common sense will help prevent damage to your cars engine during cold weather. You want to make sure you have maintenance like antifreeze checked and the oil changed when the weather is extremely cold. Here are some tips that will help you with some of the most common cold weather car troubles and avoid engine damage: Read More …

2 Reasons To Retread The Tires On Your Commercial Truck

10 May 2017
 Categories: Automotive, Blog

If your commercial truck's tires are showing signs of wear and tear, you might be thinking about replacing them. After all, as you probably already know, worn-out tires can cause all sorts of problems; they can cause your commercial truck to not get the same fuel efficiency that it would with good tires, they can affect the way that the vehicle rides and drives and they can make your truck a lot more dangerous. Read More …