PROPER WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND THE DANGERS OF MISALIGNED DRIVING

Misaligned wheel driving is dangerous to the sustainability of your vehicle, and especially road safety. When your wheel alignment is not in place, it may feel like your car is jerking you to the side or controlling you in some sense, when the driver needs to be in complete control of the car. The problem is that a car’s wheel alignment can be knocked out of whack through daily occurrences that are common and car owners wait for a severe problem to occur before getting their cars examined when wheel alignment checks should be a part of routine maintenance.
WHEN DO I NEED NEW TIRES?

There are numerous indicators to look out for that will cause you to buy new tires for your vehicle. However, attempting to figure out the precise time span for how long your tires last is nearly impossible.
HOW DO I REPAIR BRAKES ON MY CAR?

Your brakes are your vehicle’s most important safety feature, which is why it’s critical to keep your brakes in strong working condition—not spongy, not slow, and not squeaky. So, how do you know if you need to replace brakes or any brake system components? The truth is it’s not always obvious… for an obvious reason. Your brakes are designed to wear out gradually, so you have time to take your car in for brake service or a brake repair, before your brakes fail entirely. Read on for more information about car brake repair and what to watch out for when it’s time to replace brakes.
REASONS WHY MY CAR IS OVERHEATING?

Have you noticed the temperature gauge on your car running hotter than usual? Or maybe your coolant light has come on. Perhaps your car has been overheating on a regular basis, and you’ve had to pull over to let it cool down before proceeding with your day. Let us tell you—you shouldn’t be driving and living this way. You’re risking a vehicle breakdown and damaging your engine if car overheating is an issue for you. To fix the problem, you may need a radiator repair if you have a radiator leak, or you may need a radiator replacement if your radiator is old or damaged beyond repair.
WHY AND WHEN YOUR SPARK PLUGS SHOULD BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED

Spark plugs play an instrumental part in powering up your vehicle. It is essential for the safety of the driver as well as the life of your vehicle that they are in good condition. Disastrous misfires can occur if a vehicle is started when they need replacing. As a result, very costly repairs can follow because driving with misfiring spark plugs can put excessive, inordinate stress on a vehicle’s catalytic converter, which is an engine’s exhaust cleaner.
FUEL EFFICIENCY COSTLY ACTIONS TO AVOID

Fuel Efficiency is how long you can travel on the amount of fuel your vehicle has, otherwise referred to as miles per gallon. Fuel Efficiency is taken into consideration especially when shopping for a vehicle due to the fact gasoline is one of the most costly and frequent investments car owners undertake. No matter the vehicle, there are several actions to take to maximize the miles you get for the gallons you paid for. If you want to save money at the pump and reduce the need for vehicle repairs, it is essential to understand what car components can affect fuel efficiency and what driver choices you may be making to affect this.
COTTONWOOD AZ’S SUSPENSION REPAIR EXPERTS FOR A TRANQUIL & SAFE DRIVE

A & B Motors is a full-service auto repair shop serving Cottonwood, AZ. One of our specialties is suspension repair and maintenance. If your vehicle’s suspension system is compromised in any way, you’re not only experiencing a less comfortable ride, you have less control of your vehicle, which can put your safety at risk. So, enough suspense, let’s look at how auto suspension systems work, and get to know the numerous components that may need to be serviced or replaced to maintain the smoothness and integrity of your vehicle’s suspension performance.
EMISSION SYSTEM REPAIRS

In order to register and legally and safely drive an automobile, it must be able to pass an annual state-mandated emissions test. This helps ensure your vehicle’s exhaust system doesn’t release fumes into the atmosphere with a higher concentration of waste chemicals than is considered safe. Plus, if your vehicle’s emission system isn’t functioning properly, its performance will suffer.