Archive for August 15th, 2008

Brake pad vibrations that result in a high-pitched noise are the cause of brake squeal.  When pads don’t have proper insulation from the caliper, vibration occurs.  The factory will equip brake pads with insulator shims, clips, and even a silicone backing that allows the pad to stay glued to the caliper.  This helps to prevent […]

People are always asking their dealership service departments, “Isn’t that repair covered by my auto warranty?”  A lot of motorists make the assumption that an auto warranty covers all kinds of repairs regardless of important things, such as environmental conditions, car mileage, and maintenance requirements. What many people don’t realize is that an auto warranty […]

Don’t purchase a pre-owned car without first having it looked at by an independent mechanic.  It is hard to know the true state of a pre-owned car until you have a professional examine it.  You don’t want to find out after you buy a car that you bought a lemon. If you leave a photo […]