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Monthly Archives: January 2021

How to Change A Flat Tire

How to Change A Flat Tire

Pull your vehicle to the side of the road making sure you're completely out of the path of oncoming traffic. Once you're sure it's safe, exit your vehicle and find the damaged tire. Turn On Hazard Lights - tell oncoming traffic and roadside safety officials that your vehicle is disabled. Set Parking Brakes - safety precaution to make sure your car is steady during the process. Wheel Wedges - keep your car from rolling while you're on the ground changing a tire. No wheel wedges available? Substitute a sturdy board or rock. Tools - lug wrench, jack, inflated spare tire. Step-by-Step Take off hubcaps or wheel coverings. Prepare to remove the tire by loosening the lug nuts. (The lug nuts will be completely removed in a later step.) Never place any part of your body directly underneath the car. Place the jack underneath your car. Most vehicles have a pre-installe ... read more

Most Common Land Rover Repairs

Most Common Land Rover Repairs

Nothing speaks luxury on the road like a Land Rover. They are popular in many countries owing to their amazing off-road capabilities. People love them for their ease of maintenance, safety and also the cool appeal. They make any driver feel powerful, and he enjoys states and admires while on the road. Its body's flexibility further makes it great for people who enjoy adventures in the mountains and other places where the roads might not be that great. Despite their versatility and coolness, Land Rovers like other vehicles are also prone to car troubles and thus require repairs to maintain smooth-riding experiences. The vehicle encounters common issues that require repairs, and this is great for Land Rover drivers to know and make the intending buyers knowledgeable. Oil Leaks Land Roves are prone to constant oil leak troubles. The problem is most common in the cooler lines and valve cover gaskets. The repairs should be completed by qualified ASE mechanics that understand the car ... read more

Top Parent Approved vehicles for new drivers

Top Parent Approved vehicles for new drivers

This December, some new drivers may wake up Christmas morning to find keys to a car in their stocking. As they prepare to move out of the home and on to college, parents are buying their kids used cars, more and more, as their ‘starter’ car.    If you’ve been thinking of a car to pair with your new driver, U.S. News and World Report has done a very comprehensive look at the best used cars for new drivers. Here’s a look at what they found out!   The features most parents want their kids’ first car to have are very safety-focused:   Driver Assistance features - forward collision warning automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, and teen driver controls (with notifications for parents) Strong predicted reliability ratings Excellent crash test scores   The things that we most important to avoid were the unsafe elements:   Sports cars - showy cars that go to drivers’ heads High seating cap ... read more

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