Posted on October 31st, 2011 by Warranty Direct
This is the perfect time of the year to prepare for the approaching winter months and its harsh environment for vehicles. October is a good time to have your local garage check your car for worn parts, and repair or replace them as needed. Be sure to also have all its systems and components checked such as fluids, hoses, belts and battery. You may also need to replace your wiper blades with new all season blades like RainEater.
Fall and winter months are the harshest months for vehicles, especially those which are hard to maintain. Why wait for a breakdown or a dead battery when the weather is miserable outside? Fix your car while the sun is shining and autumn leaves are falling, then be ready to face winter’s blasts with confidence. Read more...
No Comments »
Filed under: Auto News, Car Accessories, Car News, Special Promotions, Vehicle Maintenance, Vehicle reliability, Vehicle repairs, Warranty Direct, Wear and Tear
Posted on May 6th, 2011 by WarrantyDirectBT
This weekly feature for Warranty Direct about car repair and maintenance is written by Tom Torbjornsen, the popular host of America’s Car Show on satellite radio.
Have you ever gone to a quick lube place for an oil change and, while you’re waiting in the lobby for your car, the service bay/sales person informs you that a certain service(s) must be performed on the vehicle immediately to avert a disaster of immense proportion? Many of us can relate to this scenario. The “recommended service” they advise usually includes one or more of the following:
• High mileage oil
• Fuel system cleaning
• Brake fluid flush
• Transmission flush
• Transfer case or differential fluid change Read more...
No Comments »
Filed under: Americas Car Show, Auto News, Car Accessories, Consumer Affairs, Driving Tips, Maintenance, Safety, Vehicle Inspections, Vehicle Maintenance, Vehicle reliability, Vehicle repairs, Warranty Direct
Posted on April 28th, 2011 by WarrantyDirectBT
This weekly feature for Warranty Direct about car repair and maintenance is written by Tom Torbjornsen, the popular host of America’s Car Show on satellite radio. Below are some recent Q&A from the America’s Car Show email bag.
Dear Tom,
I’d like to “swap-out” the Halogen headlights on my 2008 Chrysler T & C for a HID kit. The HID kits come in different brightness values. Are these kits legal for use in New York State? Also, do ceramic disc brake pads make the brake rotors wear out faster than semi-metallic brake pads?
Rick from Sarasota, FL Read more...
No Comments »
Filed under: Americas Car Show, Auto News, Car Accessories, Consumer Affairs, Driving Tips, Maintenance, Safety, Vehicle Maintenance, Vehicle reliability, Vehicle repairs, Warranty Direct
Posted on April 7th, 2011 by WarrantyDirectBT
This weekly feature for Warranty Direct about car repair and maintenance is written by Tom Torbjornsen, the popular host of America’s Car Show on satellite radio. Below are some recent Q&A from the America’s Car Show email bag.
Dear Tom,
I own a 2005 Nissan Altima and I frequently smell burning oil. I check the oil to make sure I always have oil in the engine and add as needed. What could cause this?
Barbara from Milwaukee, WI Read more...
1 Comment »
Filed under: Americas Car Show, Buying a Car, Car Accessories, Car Maintenance Manuals, Consumer Affairs, Driving Tips, Maintenance, Safety, Vehicle Inspections, Vehicle Maintenance, Vehicle reliability, Vehicle repairs, Warranty Direct
