October 26, 2016 10:49 am
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A broken muffler can be a very annoying thing. If your muffler is broken or damaged it will cause your car to have a much louder sound than prior to its damage. If you are noticing a thumping sound, then this is typically an indication that some part within your exhaust system is severely damaged or broken. There are a variety of different types of mufflers installed on vehicles of all types with some of them equipped with baffles that serve to reduce the noise level of your vehicle’s exhaust system. These baffles can also break or become loose, which... View Article
September 26, 2016 10:16 am
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The control and stability of your car are critical to the proper functioning of your vehicle – being able to stop when you need to stop, turn when and how you need to turn, or swerve in just the right direction at just the right time. The shocks and struts on your vehicle play an important role in both the stability and control of your vehicle. They are designed specifically to act and react to every wheel and body movement your car makes as well as every bump or corner it encounters. In addition, your struts and shocks keep your... View Article
September 19, 2016 10:52 am
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Unlike vehicles of the past, where we had carburetors, condensers, points, distributors and distributor caps, and rotors that either needed replacing or readjusting, today’s cars are all computer controlled. The computer in today’s cars controls everything from the valve timing, ignition timing and fuel delivery to the displaying of the Check Engine Light or Check Engine Soon Light, when a problem is detected. With that said, when performing a tune-up today, the only parts that can actually be replaced in the majority of cars are the spark plugs, spark plug wires, air filters, fuel filters, and the PCV valves, and... View Article
August 12, 2016 12:38 am
Published by RivergateMuffler
If you are thinking about doing your own car repairs in an effort to slash your repair bills, more power to you. However, not ever repair issue that you may encounter with your vehicle is going to be one that you should handle yourself. Some car repairs are better off in the hands of your local Nashville mechanic. We know how important it is for your vehicle to be in great shape for the road. To help keep you from getting in over your head, here are a couple of car repairs that you should let your local auto mechanics... View Article
July 28, 2016 12:02 am
Published by RivergateMuffler
One way that you can keep your auto repair expenses down is for you to keep meticulous track of your vehicle’s records and performance. Without them, you’ll be leaving your auto repair budget in the hands of someone else. Your vehicle has needs and maintenance requirements that should be fulfilled as often as needed. In addition to having your local Tennessee mechanic keep a log of all of your vehicle’s repairs, you should also keep a journal of them yourself. Here are some other things you should include: Track Your Fuel Expenses Every time you go to the gas station,... View Article
