Like most parts of your car, your brakes will eventually need to have parts replaced to perform optimally. The tell-tale sign that your brakes need maintenance is when you apply them, and they make a high-pitched screeching sound. That generally means that your brake pads need to be replaced.
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The reasons for your brake pads wearing out can range from bad parts to the way you drive and maintain your car. While you can’t necessarily do anything about the quality of the parts, here are a few things you can do to maximize the life of your brakes:
While your brakes won’t last forever, if you drive smartly and maintain them well, you can make better workhorses out of them.
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Engine failure, especially out of the blue, can be scary. It can put a wrench in your plans if driving somewhere important and depending on the problem, can be expensive to fix. Thankfully, there are lots of warning signs that can signal you when your engine is about to fail.
If you begin to notice some electrical problems in your vehicle, such as the dome light failing to turn on when you open the doors or the radio shutting off, you may need to check the fuses.
The outer tie rod ends are one of the more important parts of your vehicle’s steering system. While you may not choose to replace the outer tie rod ends yourself, it is good to be able to recognize what they are and see if they need replacing.
Have you noticed an increase in flat tires during the frigid winter months? There’s a reason for it. Keep reading for some simple explanations as to why tires seem to go flat when temperatures drop.
When your vehicle is functioning properly, it’s easy to forget how dangerous driving can be. However, it only takes a moment for an important component to malfunction. Suddenly your car has your full attention. One of the worst situations to find yourself in as a driver is to press the brake pedal only to realize that it is not working.
