Replacement Parts

Car brakes how good are yours? Are you hearing a nasty screech when you press the car brakes pedal in your car? Does it sound like rock monsters are playing the world’s loudest frame of bowling every time you need to slow down? Well, it may be time to change your car brakes. Here’s how. A car’s braking system is one of the most important components in your driving experience, as it’s the only thing keeping you from smashing into that bus full of nuns on your spirited run to the grocery store. It’s a fairly simple hydraulic system that… Read More

Have you ever wondered exactly how your car engine works? In this article, we will specifically discuss the 4-stroke internal-combustion engine, look at the individual components of a car engine and explain their functions and purpose. By the end of the article, you should have a clearer understanding and a new respect for your car’s engine. YOUR CAR’S ENGINE – THE HEART OF YOUR CAR Your car’s engine is the heart of your car and is a complex, fascinating component that converts heat from burning fuel into power that enables your car to move. The necessary chain of reactions is… Read More

Car Starter problems Starter in a car is a very important component because without it, your car will never start. It is so common to assume that a vehicle not starting is a direct result of a dead battery. In some instances, it is correct but majority of the time the starter should also be checked. When the starter drive gear is worn out or not engaging properly, they will often produce a grinding noise. If the grinding symptom is ignored, it may also result in damage to the engine flywheel. Seeing smoke is cause for immediate concern, and can… Read More

Brake fluid plays an important role in your car Brake fluid, also known as hydraulic fluid, is responsible for moving the various components of your vehicles braking system. The brake fluid operates under high temperatures and high pressure and without it your car would not be able to stop. Imagine driving on the highway and you can’t apply your brakes. Brake fluid is a non-compressible substance that lies within brakes lines. This applies pressure to the wheels and ultimately slows or stops your movement. Here is a step-by-step and somewhat simplified look at how brake fluid works within a hydraulic… Read More

Why is Antifreeze important Antifreeze, what a lovely and bright name. This is coolant for your car called Antifreeze and so we really need it, let me explain? This brightly coloured solution lowers a liquid’s freezing point, which is why we add it to our vehicles’ radiators. A mixture of chemicals and water, antifreeze helps ensure that the liquid in our radiators doesn’t freeze in the winter or boil over in the summer (overheating the engine), and in doing so, it protects our engines from damage year-round. Water in your engine is able to hold some of the heat but most… Read More