February 26, 2020 12:07 am
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We’re in the middle of tax season, and over the next couple months, a lot of people will be getting a good chunk of change back from Uncle Sam. What you do with your tax refund is absolutely your prerogative—some people will put it toward a trip, while other people will simply stash it away into savings. But if you’ve been putting off some repairs or maintenance for your vehicle because of the expense and don’t have any other grand plans for your tax refund, you might consider using that refund to invest in your vehicle. Here are a few... View Article
January 29, 2020 11:20 pm
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Your car will always make noise during operation, but generally it should be nothing more than a pretty consistent hum or whir. If you start to notice strange, sporadic (or constant) noises appearing during operation of your vehicle, it’s important to listen carefully to where the noise is coming from and what it sounds like so you can get an idea of what the problem is and what steps you need to take to correct it. Here are just a few examples of some weird noises in wheels or other parts of your vehicle and what you should do about... View Article
January 15, 2020 11:20 pm
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If you notice your engine temperature quickly heating up, it is important to take immediate action for your safety. Turn off the air conditioner and turn on your defroster, setting the heat to hot and your fan on high. Try to get off the road as soon as you can, and call for roadside assistance. An overheating engine can quickly cause some significant damage to your car and can become quite unsafe in a hurry, so you must get your vehicle off the road and call for help as soon as it’s safe to do so. So how do you... View Article
October 29, 2019 8:48 pm
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Like any other mechanical component, steering pinions in Madison, TN can fail. The same goes for steering racks. Over time, certain things can happen that take their toll on these parts. Following is an overview of the most common issues with power steering racks and pinions and how to handle these problems. For more information, reach out to the experts at Rivergate Muffler & Auto Repair. Top reasons for power steering rack and pinion failure Three situations most commonly lead to the failure of power steering rack and pinion components: Cracked rubber: The lines and hoses that make up this... View Article
September 1, 2017 8:34 pm
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If your vehicle is more than a few years old, it can seem like you’re performing maintenance on it every other month. There’s always an oil change due, brakes to be replaced, belts and hoses to be checked and more. It can be frustrating if you’re not quite sure of what the benefits to all this maintenance are. Keeping Costs Low Keeping up on routine maintenance will keep you from having to pay for costly vehicle repairs in Madison, TN. Your car is made up of many systems that work together, which means when one is strained or fails, others... View Article
