Auto parts recyclers can provide second-hand vehicle parts for repairs. This is a cost-effective, environmentally friendly option. However, there are some things that you should know before purchasing and using recycled auto parts.
Purchasing the correct part
When purchasing a recycled part, you should have all the important information regarding your vehicle so that you can find the correct part. This includes the make, model, fuel type, gearbox type and part number.…
Your car’s engine needs a healthy flow of air to keep working – without air, it cannot burn fuel. That air comes from outside, so a filter needs to get rid of all the dirt, dust and other debris that might be carried in with it. Unfortunately, the air filter gets clogged up over time. Here are just five signs it’s time to get a car service and replace a clogged air filter.…
Perhaps you’ve heard of tire rotation from your local mechanic or read the term in your owner’s manual, but you might not know what this car service actually is.
Well, tire rotation is necessary because your vehicle’s wheels don’t wear evenly. The engine and transmission – both very heavy parts – are usually mounted at the front of the vehicle. Additionally, most vehicles steer from the front and the front wheels take the brunt of cornering forces.…
Roadworthy inspections are a necessary part of being able to drive. If your vehicle passes, you will receive a roadworthy certificate which shows that your vehicle can be safely driven on public roads. A roadworthy inspection should occur before a car is sold or re-registered. It will also be needed to eliminate a defect notice. A roadworthy certificate is required for most vehicles. Excluded vehicles include taxis and those that are primarily used for transporting goods or passengers.…
Do you take a great deal of pride in your runaround? If so, you may like to show it off to others at your local car club and may even enter it into competitions to try and win a ‘best of show’ award. You understand that true greatness is not skin-deep, however, and have invested quite a lot to make sure that your car not only looks good but goes well.…
In the quest for efficiency and reliability, engineers have replaced old-fashioned carburettors with sophisticated fuel injection systems in the average automobile. These injectors are designed to “spray” the correct amount of fuel into the combustion chamber at exactly the right moment, to provide the perfect amount of energy to drive the car. In days gone by, the carburettor-fed solution would rely on mechanical settings, and these would need to be corrected at regular intervals by your trusty mechanic.…
A brand-new car is a costly purchase, and that’s why you may be thinking of getting a used one instead. By the time you’re buying a used car, the original owner will have already borne the brunt of higher depreciation costs incurred during the first few years of ownership. This will allow you to save lots of dollars on the purchase price of your car. In other words, the original car owner’s pain is your gain.…
