The smallest of problems can stop an engine from working. This can happen immediately or gradually. Either way, engine trouble is not something you want to deal with. One of the major causes of engine trouble is hydro-locking. When fluid enters the combustion chamber...
Your car’s longevity relies heavily on regular maintenance, such as, for example, changing your oil after 3000 miles. It can make a huge difference and help you avoid unnecessary repairs. If you cannot do this regularly, it will cause engine problems, with a complete...
Selling a car with a bad transmission can be a long, drawn-out, intimidating process, but it doesn’t have to be! Let us explain how to do it in the easiest and most profitable way possible. 9 Common Symptoms of a Bad Transmission 1. Difficulty in changing gears If...
If you have a car that has recently failed its smog test, read on to see why that may be and if it’s possible to repair. If not, see what options you have for selling it legally and for the most money. What Happens If Your Car Fails an Emissions Test So what happens...
If you’re driving around in an old car, you may be asking yourself should you keep it and fix it or junk it. This article will help you figure out the answer to that question, and should you want to junk it, your best option for getting the most money for your junk...
Nothing says: “hey, something might be up with my car…” like blue-tinted smoke pumping out of the exhaust. Spot this tell-tale smoke signal and it’s usually a sign that your car is burning oil. Burning oil can be caused by a few mechanical breakdowns that range from...
So you’ve finally decided to do something about that old car you’ve had sitting around for months…years…and you don’t know what to do with it. Is it worth selling? Fixing? And if it’s just a dead weight, how can you get rid of it? Cars aren’t meant to be sitting...
Owning a car is all fun and games until it starts needing repairs—and then more and more. And generally, as your car ages, the repairs get more demanding and more $$$. And, of course, your car value goes down with age as well. Next thing you know, you’ve invested a...
We often think that there are two ways to sell our vehicles when the time comes. The first would be to sell it through a car dealership. The other way would be to sell your car privately, posting an ad on a website like Craigslist and setting your own price. While...
It’s fair to say that hearing the phrase “blown head gasket” is enough to paint a picture of huge dollar bills in your mind, either from personal experience or hearing about it from a friend – whose car had a blown head gasket – and the repair cost made you wonder if...
