Auto Repair & Maintenance Tips For European Vehicle Owners

A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine hit a deer while traveling on the freeway (the I-280). The damage was so extensive that insurance totaled it. Deer are most likely to travel onto roadways at dawn and dusk and are more often on roadways in Spring and Fall. It is not always possible to avoid a...

We heavily rely on our vehicles for our daily tasks and it can be extremely frustrating if your car will not start. If this is happening to you there can be multiple causes. Suspect number one: the battery. Perhaps your vehicle needs a jumpstart. You will need battery cables, if you do not carry...

Coolant is the fluid that flows around the engine block to help keep the temperature of the engine down, in your vehicle it is often a mix of antifreeze with water. The main components of the engine cooling system include the radiator, water pump, cooling fan, coolant, thermostat, intercooler,...

There are two lights that may illuminate on your dash (depending on your make and model) and it is good to know the difference between them as well as what they mean. The “Check Engine” light is a notification that something is wrong, the range can be anything from a loose gas cap to a faulty...

This is an article written by Business Insider. The direct webpage can be viewed: here. Since articles can be moved or deleted, and I quite enjoyed their post, I have posted the entire posting below. Like the human body, ignoring even the smallest signs of trouble in your car's performance can...