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Regular service is important for keeping your car running well. You need to take your car in for routine services, like oil changes and tire rotations. You also need to visit the service center if your car is showing any signs of damage, such as making strange noises. In a way, this is just like seeing your doctor. Oil changes re preventative care, like vaccines. Repair appointments are like sick visits. This blog is dedicated to auto services, otherwise known as car doctors. We think the work they do is awesome, and we want you, our readers, to learn more about this work.

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Tips For Dealing With Semi-Truck Repair Costs As An Owner-Operator
As you might have learned as an owner-operator, there are a lot of great things about working for yourself instead of working for a trucking company. You might love the freedom that being an owner-operator can bring, for example. However, one downside is that there are a lot of expenses that you have to worry about that employees of trucking companies simply don't have to stress themselves out about. For example, you are responsible for keeping your semi-truck in good, running condition.

Dealing With a Leaking Automatic Transmission
When you have an automatic transmission that is leaking, it can be challenging to find the leak and stop it. Often, the fluid leaking from the system is blown back under the vehicle when it moves, so it spreads out the fluid on the undercarriage and other parts of the car. You may need to take the vehicle to a transmission repair shop to find the leak and fix it, but there are some places you can look before you do.

Why Taking Your Diesel Truck To A Diesel Garage Is Important
Owning a diesel truck for work or just as a daily driver is becoming more common, and while the engines are a little different from a gas-powered truck, they still need to have some basic service regularly. The differences between gas and diesel engines make taking your diesel truck to a shop specializing in diesel truck repair a good idea, even for these essential maintenance items. Oil and Filter Changes

4 Vital Signs You Need To Fix Your Brakes
You can't safely drive without your brakes. Your brakes help to slow down your vehicle, and they provide you with control over your movement. It is important to know the signs that your brakes need repairs, so you can take them to the mechanic and get them fixed right away. Vital Sign #1: Vibrations When Braking When you apply your brakes, you should feel your brakes decompress slowly. You should not feel vibrations when you apply your brakes.

3 Ways Your Car's Blower Can Fail
Your car's air conditioning system includes many of the standard components you can find in a traditional home HVAC system. These include a compressor, condenser and evaporator coils, and a blower motor to push cooled air into the cabin. Many automotive air conditioning problems prevent the system from cooling air, but blower failures can be just as frustrating. Symptoms of a problem with the blower can vary from erratic fan speed control to air that remains stubbornly still.

Vehicle Not Driving Straight? It Could Be Due To These 4 Things
Have you noticed that your vehicle is no longer driving straight on the road? The vehicle may be slowly drifting to one side and require constant correction on your part, which can be quite frustrating. Follow these tips to know what to do about it.  Keep Notes About Behavior The first thing you want to do is start taking notes about when the vehicle starts to drift. For example, does it happen when you are braking, when you are driving on a certain road, or when driving at high speeds?

Top 3 Reasons To Get Car Wheel Alignment Services
New vehicles enter the market with wheel alignment that matches manufacturer recommendations. Over time, it can get misaligned and will require adjustments. Misalignment can occur due to driving conditions, habits, accidents, and other factors such as potholes. There are several risks that drivers face if they ignore signs that misalignment exists. Safety and vehicle performance are impacted by alignment, which is why it is a car maintenance duty that should not be ignored.

How Does A CDL Training Program Prepare You For The Road?
Careers in trucking can be many things to many people. Gaining your CDL isn't just a way to launch yourself into a new job. It's also an opportunity to begin a lifestyle that can lead you nearly anywhere, up to and including becoming your own boss as an owner-operator. There's only one pesky problem: you still need to pass your licensing exam. Although some states may allow you to take your exam without first undergoing a training program, many drivers will not take this route.

The Main Functions Of Automatic Transmission Fluid And Why It Needs Regular Changing
The fluid that flows through your automatic transmission system serves different purposes. Knowing what these functions are is crucial to understanding how car transmissions work and why it is important to perform timely maintenance on your vehicle. Check out this discussion on the main functions of automatic transmission fluid (ATF) and why it is important to change the fluid regularly.  The Main Functions of Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF performs several functions in cars.

Windshield Repairs To Keep You On The Road Without Fines And Hazards
Your car's windshield is the most important glass, and it is also the most vulnerable to damage. Problems with cracks and other issues with your windshield can also cause hazards and fines if you get stopped. You want to make sure that the damage to your windshield does not get too bad. The following windshield repair information will help prevent problems with fines and hazards when your car has damaged glass: