While the automotive technician of today faces his, or her, own unique challenges, he is also faced with the opportunity to explore exciting new breakthroughs in automotive technology. On an almost daily basis, new frontiers are being explored in regards to vehicle propulsion, fuel efficiency, and passenger safety. With the right training and the right…
When it was first invented, the alternator was actually called a “generator”. Today the cars alternator turns energy into AC or alternating current from the electrical energy that is created by the mechanical energy it generates while turning. The internal combustion engine requires a battery to start an engine but it is the cars alternator…
When you think of your car’s water pump, think of it as you’re the heart of your car’s cooling system. In simplest terms, its job is to continuously circulate engine coolant through the cooling system from the radiator to the engine and back. In doing so, you can enjoy the comfort of a nice and…
A chip in your car paint doesn’t have to be detrimental, there are solutions to repair the paint chip. There are a few options for car paint chip repair. You can choose to work with a professional body shop or repair the chipped paint at home. There are kits to work with at home and…
Devoting a little effort and time to ensure that your tires are road worthy always pay dividends in issues of safety. The professionals say the first step you ought to take is to ensure that your tires are accurately inflated. According to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), under inflated tires have a hand…