Keep It On The Road

In a world full of disposable technology, it can sometimes feel like cars are the last bastion for those of us that prefer to keep things around. We understand the pride and satisfaction that can come from keeping an older vehicle on the road. In fact, we're so enthusiastic about keeping those old beaters on the road that we've created this site to help you keep your car out of the scrapyard and going strong. Scattered among our articles, you'll find advice to identify and fix problems along with tips to avoid those problems altogether. We want to make sure that you can squeeze every last mile out of your car, and we hope we can help you to have fun doing it.

2021

Problems Your Car's Engine Is Likely To Need Addressed

7 December 2021

When your car starts to suffer significant engine problems, repairs should be scheduled as quickly as possible to limit the potential consequences that these problems could have. Unfortunately, there are many car owners that will simply fail to take these problems as seriously as they should, which can lead to minor engine problems becoming extremely expensive repairs or even complete rebuilds. An Engine That Is Running Too Hot Over the course of its operation, your car's engine will produce vast amounts of heat that will have to be mitigated.
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How to Determine if Your Vehicle Has Worn Down Brake Pads

11 February 2021

If you own a vehicle, you're likely well aware that your brake pads will need to be replaced at some point. However, how can you tell if the brake pads need replacement without taking your car to an auto shop to have them inspected? Here are a few ways that you can identify brake pads that need replacement. Listen For Odd Sounds The first thing that you'll want to do is tell if you can hear a squealing sound when you apply pressure to the brake pedal.
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The Auto Glass Problems Caused By Rough Roads, Rotten Seals, And Vibrations

9 February 2021

If your auto glass has cracks and damage around the edges, this can be a sign of a few problems that need to be repaired. This is common with older cars when the rubber seals around the glass begin to dry out and rot. The following problems may require auto glass replacement and other repairs: Installation Cracks Due To Movement Installation cracks are a common problem with windshields, but they don't just happen when new glass is installed.
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