Hi! My name is Melinda, and I have been doing most of my own car maintenance of years. I've always been the person who talked to the mechanic when my husband and I take our cars in to be serviced. Over the years, I have noticed that many women shy away from repairing their own cars, and they may even be afraid to ask questions about the process. I have created this blog for women like that as well as for other novices. In it, I plan to post tips and tricks on everything related to repairing and maintaining your vehicle. If you have a question that you are afraid to ask, I hope you can find the answer here. Happy reading and happy driving!
Posted on: 6 October 2016
When you buy a new or used car from a dealership, you may be offered an added or extended warranty. While you don't want to pay for anything you may not actually need when it comes to your car, this doesn't mean that an additional warranty is a waste of money. Note a few factors to consider that can help you determine if you should invest in that added or extended warranty for any car. [Read More]
Posted on: 25 July 2016
Air conditioning is no longer only for high-end, luxury cars. These days, almost every new car model comes with air-conditioning as a standard feature. Besides making sure to take your car's air conditioner for annual service, there are other things you can do to avoid cases of AC failure during the year. Run your AC regularly Naturally, you might reason that it is prudent to turn off your car's AC system during the cold days, but that is not the way to go, as stopping your use of the AC system for lengthy periods can culminate in wear of seals and gaskets and also faster loss of refrigerant. [Read More]
Posted on: 23 June 2016
Over the months and years, you develop a strange kind of relationship with your automobile. You become used to its strange nuances; how it behaves in certain circumstances, those vibrations and the noises. If, all of a sudden, a strange new noise appears, then you need to get to the bottom of it. Odd engine noises may mean trouble ahead, so it is a good idea to try and decipher what's going on so that you can have a word with your mechanic. [Read More]
Posted on: 31 May 2016
During a transmission rebuild, a mechanic will carefully dismantle the entire system, clean the parts, and replace anything that has become worn. When the process has been completed and your transmission system put back in the vehicle, you should find that it runs as effectively and efficiently as ever. Of course, you could always replace the entire system instead, but here are five reasons why rebuilding is usually better. 1. Reduced Costs [Read More]