Common Signs There are a few reasons why your car might not be going into gear. It could be something as simple as needing more oil, or it could be a more serious issue like a transmission problem. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the most common reasons why cars won’t go into
Things You Should Look For! One of the most important aspects of any vehicle is wheel alignment. Your wheels are in charge of keeping you and your passengers safe at all times, as well as smoothing out and improving the overall efficiency of your vehicle’s drive. However, because it’s so difficult to spot an alignment
Reasons Why Your Dashboard Oil Light is On Your dashboard acts as a visual display for all of your car’s most critical systems and components, from your speed to check engine lights and other maintenance warnings. However, suppose your dashboard’s red oil indicator lights up. In that case, it usually means there’s a problem with
Top Four Signs You Need A Wheel Alignment Driving around the public roads and highways in this day in age can be a hard experience on your vehicle. Between bumps, potholes, and road debris, your vehicle’s tires and suspension will take a tremendous beating over time. So much so, that your vehicle will not handle
How to Prevent Engine Issues One of the most common annoyances of driving is engine sludge. As you drive along, your engine oil will begin to break down and collect on parts of your engine. Over time, this collection will prevent your engine parts from being properly lubricated. This leads to expensive engine repairs for
What Kind Should Your Car Use? Getting a regular oil change is an important part of taking care of your vehicle. Most car and truck owners know this, but many do not know what the types of oil are. This means that they don’t have a lot of insight into what is going into their
Planning Your Cars Maintenance Can Save Money Down the Road An oil change is an essential part of car maintenance. It helps your car run well and can prevent several operational issues. Additionally, many vehicle owners need to schedule regular oil changes in order to keep their car warranties. However, there are a lot of
Inspecting the Braking System When we say “brake check,” you might be thinking one of two things: Hitting the brakes to discourage someone from following too close (a habit we wouldn’t recommend) A thorough inspection of a vehicle’s braking system. We want to talk about the second option, the inspection that your vehicle undergoes with
Ok. Ok. We all know what a horn is. It’s the thing in a vehicle that typically goes “honk”. However, do we all know how a horn works? Do we all know fun facts about horns? Do we know the hilarious things that my brain will come up with that a horn is not? Stay
Happy one-year-one-month-ten-day-iversary! Well, folks of the Internet, it’s been a little over a year since I published the first official post on the Auto Know for the Average Joe blog. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and peek at some of the things we’ve learned so far (imagine Sarah McLachlan’s I Will Remember