January 2025I Had No Idea! (Four Things You Didn't Know About Vehicles)Bet you didn't know:Some of the earliest rearview mirrors were marketed as "Cop Spotters" so drivers would know when police were following them. Who wants a ticket, anyway? According to eBay Motors, Elmer Berger first patented a rearview mirror that was mounted on the front fenders, on the spare... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on January 26, 2025 Passing the Test (How to Prevent Emissions Test Failure)Vehicle emission testing has become ubiquitous in North America and for a good reason. Clean air quality is important for the environment and all of us. Since vehicle emissions are among the main causes of air pollution, emission testing can alert you to problems in your vehicle than can be fix... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on January 19, 2025 Avoiding Exhaustion (EGR Valve Replacement)No, ERG isnt the sound a pirate makes. Its a part in your vehicle that recirculates exhaust gas to reduce certain gases and pollutants in the atmosphere. In fact, ERG stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation.One gas our vehicles may make when they burn fuel is nitric oxide, which can play a big ro... Read More Posted in Exhaust on January 12, 2025 Your Vehicle's Hissy Fit (AC System)When you hear hissing sounds coming from your vehicle, you might start thinking the worst. One type of hissing coming from around your air conditioner may be a normal sound, or it could be a sign of serious trouble.First - the normal sound. When you turn off your vehicle, the refrigerant goes... Read More Posted in Cabin Air Filter on January 05, 2025 |
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