You are finally going to break down and upgrade that car stereo system you have. You might even still have the factory installed one. If so, then there are some key points you need to know before you head off to the store. One of the most important questions will be: What size speakers fit in my car? Let’s see if we can figure out how to tell this.

For starters, you can check the manuals. The speaker size is sometimes listed in there, along with a part number for replacement. We do not need the replacement numbers, just the size of the actual speaker you are going to replace. If it is not there, then you head to the next step.

You can always just measure them. They are going to… Continue reading

The first item every driver should keep handy is a tire gauge. This is perhaps the most inexpensive and most often overlooked item on the list. Checking the tire pressure is important for both gas mileage and for maintaining a safe amount of air in a car’s tires to avoid a potentially very dangerous blowout. Next, every driver should have a set of jumper cables in their trunk, and know how to use them. It is not as simple as hooking them up to the battery’s posts and getting going again, if the battery dies. Drivers must know the difference between the positive and negative posts and apply jumper cables properly to recharge the battery and prevent further damage.

Duct tape is an item that is often overlooked, but it can… Continue reading

The rear-window defroster on your back glass is only painted on. Sometimes it can get damaged or even get a disruption in the electrical flow. Patches of frost on your back glass would be an indicator of a problem.

(1) Check your fuse, which located in the fuse box going to the rear-window defroster unit. Use a voltmeter to see if both sides of the fuse get a sufficient reading. If you can’t get a reading, replacement of the fuse will be necessary.

(2) Check the terminals on the defroster grid, which are usually located at the top or sometimes the bottom of the grid. Sometimes the terminals get broken. Check both terminals and if they are broken, they can be put back together with glue. Be sure that the broken ends… Continue reading

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the purchases of used cars. This is partly due to the difficult economic climate which has caused many people to trim their budgets. Many who have used cars want to make the car look as though it is new. Whether you want to sell your used car, or make it look new, there a number of things you can do to give your car a great make-over.

Before you begin any work on your car, you should carefully inspect it to look for any damage or blemishes that may require repair. Evaluate both the interior and exterior of the car. Look for scratches, dents, chipped paint, damage to the upholstery…etc. It is important to look under the car for any gas… Continue reading

Worried that your car may not perform to its optimum level during fall? Don’t fret, you can get a lot of tips on fall car care to help you out. And with good help, you can help prevent too much additional everyday wear and tear on your vehicle.

October has been earmarked as the fall car care month. As you read through this article, you will discover certain facts and tips of taking care of your car during fall.

1) Summer heat and lengthy vacation travel can pose considerable strain on your vehicle. So before winter sets in, so you might want to replace old worn-out parts and ensure your car is properly serviced.

2) Fall and winter can be tough even for hardy vehicles engineered to resist temperature variations. However, it does… Continue reading

Windshield wiper fluid may seem, on the surface, to be among the less important fluids in a car’s working systems. Unlike transmission fluid, it is not vital to the smooth operation of the vehicle. Unlike brake fluid it is not immediately relevant to the safe driving of the car, and unlike engine oil it does not affect the inner workings of the most important parts of the car, yet it would be unwise to ignore it’s importance.

If we are to compare vehicular fluids to human bodily fluids, then imagine for a moment that you had no tear ducts. Simply opening and closing your eyes would be agony. The merest speck of dust would blind you for an indefinite period. If you have no windshield wiper fluid, visibility will become an… Continue reading