Surprising Reasons to Choose a Panel Beater Versus Handling Your Own Repair Work

A panel beater usually bumps out the body of a car after an accident or other damage, and makes your car look like new. While you may be tempted to handle your own panel beating work when your car has suffered a slight dent or ding, there are very good reasons to consider having a professional panel beater handle this work instead; some of these reasons may even surprise you. Note a few of them below. [Read More]

What You Need to Know about Ceramic Brake Systems

If you've recently visited your mechanic or brake services department, you may have seen options for ceramic brake systems. In most cases you may not think about the type of brake pads you are getting or you may simply trust your mechanic enough to choose the brakes that are best for your vehicle or that you have used in the past. Before you overlook the ceramic option, consider the following things you should know about them and how they may benefit your vehicle and driving style. [Read More]

Ways That Coolant Helps Keep Your Car Healthy

The coolant performs several functions as it travels throughout the cooling system in your car. It contains additives that help to prevent the engine from both overheating and from freezing in cold temperatures. It also contains anti-corrosive elements that inhibit the formation of rust. Over time, with constant exposure to heat, the condition of the coolant deteriorates so that it does not protect the engine as well, so it is important to change it regularly. [Read More]

Car Maintenance Tips

Automobiles are tricky piece of machinery. While the vast majority of problems with your car's electrical system may warrant a visit to the local mechanic, there are some less serious issues that you could fix yourself. Here are four of the most common maintenance procedures that you can perform in order to extend the life of your car and lessen the chance of expensive car repairs. The Engine Coolant One of the most dangerous problems that you could be faced with is an overheating engine. [Read More]