Auto Tips

There are some fluid leaks under my car.

Do you have a fluid leak under your car or truck? Here’s a simple way to be your own private investigator. If you’re not sure whether you are losing oil, transmission fluid, coolant or brake fluid, here is a simple, but effective method for finding who or what caused it!

What to do when your car is having trouble starting

With today's computer controlled cars, the possibility of a vehicle not starting when you turn the key is less likely then ever before. But it does happen, and when it does, it would help if you knew some basic tests and procedures that could allow you to determine the cause and often fix the problem yourself instead of relying on your local repair shop to bail you out.

What those noisy shakes, rattles and rolls in your car really mean.

Knowing the warning signs of impending trouble can go a long way toward keeping your car from a highway breakdown. You need to develop an awareness of how your car should sound. For instance, when you turn the key to start, the gear like sound of the starter motor engaging should be smooth and sound like an electric motor working hard to crank the engine. If you notice a different sound – more like a grinding – chances are you have a starter motor problem about to happen.