The audio system that usually comes with your vehicle tends to lack a certain…well…I suppose you can fill in the blank with what comes to mind! Today’s factory car audio systems are improved, incorporating multi-media radios, multi-channel amplifiers and even powered subwoofers. Despite all these available upgrades, most factory systems still lack the fidelity and definition that most of us are used to from our home audio counterparts. The weakest link in just about every factory system tends to be what should be the MOST IMPORTANT…the speakers!

When it comes time to replace your car speakers, you’ll find literally hundreds of brands and designs on the market- all touting themselves as the be-all end-all in speaker design and performance. The key here is to navigate through the jargon jungle and find… Continue reading

There are a myriad of options available in the market when it comes to car speakers, and buying the right ones may be your biggest problem. So let’s take a look at the different types of car speakers that you can choose from to help you to decide for yourself.

Coaxial Car Speaker SystemThe most common type of car speakers are called coaxial speakers. Usually most car manufacturers will include at least a pair of coaxial car speakers in their models. Coaxial speakers are available as 2-way-, 3 way and 4-way speakers depending on their configuration or to be more specific the number of tweeters in the system. The most basic version of coaxial speakers, the kind that you would generally find in older cars has mid range cone woofers capable… Continue reading

When you have a car you need to do what you have the ability to to ensure that you take care of it properly. This entails that you have to give it the frequent oil changes and even take it in for a tuning when that disagreeable check engine light comes on. Though we commonly take the vehicle in when it has a problem the one thing we have the ability to repair is a flat tire.

In order to do this you will need to discover the right method to get rid of tires from the car so that the vehicle and the tire is not damaged at all. With the correct tools and the right directions this process might be instant and simple.

Before you have the ability to change… Continue reading

So, you have finally decided to clean your garage! You back out the car and discover a small pool of oil on the floor. Immediately the thought of expensive repair bills flood through your mind, but wait! Maybe you can solve this dilemma yourself and save hundreds of dollars in repair bills.

How do you go about fixing this problem? Here are a few things for you to check. First determine that it is indeed an oil leak. You may notice a puddle of oil in your driveway where your car is parked. Check the relative position of the puddle. If it is NOT where the front of the car would be then it may be something else. If it is green or watery, then it is probably an engine coolant… Continue reading

Preventative maintenance isn’t a “cool” topic, but in today’s economic climate it’s more important than ever to keep your car in top running shape so that it will last as long as possible — without costly repairs. By performing a few minutes of maintenance once a month, you can help ensure that your car will be running for a long, long time.

With just a little practice, the following tasks can be done in less than 15 minutes. It might take a little longer the first few times you run through the steps, but a few minutes now prevents lengthy waits in repair shops, so it’s worth it. Just follow this list:

• Check the air filter - If you can’t see any light through the sides, drop it lightly on a

Most people drive their cars every day but still don’t know how they work. Sometimes drivers will even ignore obvious problems with their vehicles, hoping they will go away on their own or that it isn’t something serious. Only when the car stops working altogether do they visit a mechanic in a panic! Issues with a car’s transmission can mean serious problems down the road if they are not attended to quickly.

In layman’s terms, a transmission transfers the power created by the engine to the drive line and wheels: this can be done either manually (as with a stick shift) or automatically.

Here are some of the symptoms of transmission problems and how to know when it’s time to visit a transmission repair specialist.

– Problems shifting gears: since the transmission’s job… Continue reading