February 7, 2022 7:13 pm
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If you’ve ever walked outside in the middle of winter only to find that your car battery is dead, you’re not alone. While it can happen in any season, batteries tend to die more frequently in the winter as the temperatures get colder. Continue reading to learn why this is and how auto electrical services can help ensure your battery doesn’t die this season. Freezing temperatures Cold temperatures slow the chemical reactions that occur inside your car battery. At 32°F, a car battery loses 35 percent of its strength and up to 60 percent when the thermometer hits zero. Take... View Article
December 9, 2021 10:47 pm
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It seems that any time you log onto social media these days or turn on the news, there’s always one story that gets mentioned: an uptick in the number of catalytic converters that are being stolen directly off of cars. Thieves are able to quickly and efficiently remove them from parked cars, sometimes even from a person’s own driveway. This is a serious issue, as a catalytic converter replacement can be an extremely expensive proposition. Thieves know that these pollution-decreasing devices contain precious metals that can fetch high prices on the black market, so the incentive is there. Also, instances... View Article
November 25, 2021 10:46 pm
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Hitting a pothole can be a sickening feeling. You might have seen it and not had time to react, or it might have been a complete surprise. No matter the scenario, it can leave you with a feeling that your teeth are rattling in your head and a dreadful premonition that your car is damaged. If you really hit a deep pothole at any speed, it is entirely possible that you broke something on your car or truck. Assessing the damage can be a headache, which is why you usually want to rely on an auto repair shop to make... View Article
November 11, 2021 5:39 pm
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Temperature control in your car’s cabin has made traveling long distances much more comfortable. Regardless of the weather outside your car, you and your passengers can ride in a room temperature environment. Your car’s blend door actuator is what makes it all possible. It controls not only the temperature in your car’s cabin but the airflow as well. If you ever have problems with this small device, you’ll want to search for auto electrical services. This article will discuss what a blend door actuator is and some signs you need a new one. What is a blend door actuator? The... View Article
October 28, 2021 5:39 pm
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Your car’s cooling system is one of the more underappreciated aspects of vehicle maintenance. You might not notice it until it stops working. This can become readily apparent in the winter months if your car’s heater doesn’t function correctly. But a key part of auto maintenance is understanding when various systems within your car are at risk and taking the appropriate measures to account for these issues. It might seem backward that your car’s cooling system might not work as well when the weather is cold, but this article will explain why that is. Coolant issues Coolant is a fluid... View Article
