The new buzzword in the automobile industry is infotainment. What is a car's infotainment system and why do you need one? This term is used to describe the vehicle's system for managing a variety of services including navigation, in-car communications, entertainment, music, and more. The information and entertainment features are displayed on a central touchscreen, making it an innovative way to distribute data to the driver. These infotainment systems are compatible with a myriad of applications including Spotify, Pandora, and more.
 

 

Some car owners wax, and other don't. Those who don't probably don't think it's really necessary, but waxing actually protects your vehicle.

What wax does is put a barrier between your car and what's outside. The sun's UV rays, pollution, things that blow in the wind and even water can all damage a car's paint. If damaged, at some point you could be looking at the cost of a new paint job. Wax also fills in any cracks, like those caused by micro scratches you can't see. That's another layer of…

Before you grab the jumper cables, it is always advised you are wearing protective glasses and work gloves before touching the car battery. To ensure the cables reach, drive the one car as close to the nose of the other car as safely as possible.

Once the jumper cables have been unraveled, you will have a red and black clamp on each end. Start with one red clamp, connect it to the positive side of the charged battery. The other red cable goes to the positive side of battery getting a jump-start. 

The biggest source of accidents on the highways of Montgomery, AL - or really anywhere else - are tire blowouts. It’s actually very easy to prevent almost all of these incidents with some easy regular inspections.

Tread

Checking tread is the easiest part. Place a penny in the grooves. If Lincoln’s head mostly vanishes, you’re well within the 4/32" needed for safety.

Front-End Alignment

Your front end can be thrown out of alignment if you hit potholes, curbs or speed bumps. If your car’s pulling in a given direction, see a mechanic immediately. 

Car owners know how important it is to check how much fuel they have in their cars, but many owners forget how important it is to check the fuel system itself. Like most systems that operate your car, the fuel system needs routine maintenance and if it needs to be serviced there will be signs. Below are two signs that your fuel system is in need of work:

• Worse Fuel Mileage- Most car owners know how much gas their cars get per mile and use this information to know when to budget for fuel. If you notice that your car…

If you feel a sponginess in the brake pedal when you press down, it may be time to have the brakes checked. There should be some feeling of resistance in the pedal. You want to feel it’s strong enough to stop your car as needed.

There could be one of several reasons why your brakes aren’t functioning as they should. One of them is air in the lines. It can obstruct the fluid from reaching the caliper and forcing it to press the pads and rotors together. Another issue can arise if part of the steel lines has…

Oil is critical to engine health. These days, it pays to check and double-check before adding oil to your vehicle. The leftover oil in your garage may not be right for your engine. It may be worth talking to your Montgomery mechanic to make sure you are helping, not harming, your automotive investment.

Your car manual will tell you the grade of oil, but it can't tell you which exact blend is best for your vehicle, especially if it is aging. There's regular oil, synthetic, and a blend of the two. Many oils have additives which may not…

One of the key components to starting your vehicle is the ignition. Fortunately, most vehicles will show signs that there is something wrong with the ignition before it stops working. Don't get stranded in Montgomery by knowing some of the signs to look for if you think your ignition is going out.

A common issue that you'll see with a failing ignition is that it's harder to start the vehicle. Sometimes, the vehicle will start but can take a bit longer than it would if the ignition is newer. There could be corrosion inside the ignition, or…

On an automobile, many parts can be judged on when the time is right for a replacement by the number of miles that the vehicle has been driven. Tires wear is even easier to notice since they are in constant contact with the road and do not always require anything to be taken apart for an inspection to be performed.

With age, tires will have random areas where the rubber is peeling and cracked. Since the tread touches the terrain, it is usually the first to erode. As it decreases in size, the automobile will take slightly longer to make…

Living in an area where the seasons change creates a beautiful environment, but it’s also not without its challenges. One of them is the continued operation of your car’s battery. Extreme cold and heat can each shorten the life of a battery.

The cold causes the motor oil to thicken, which results in more work to turn the engine over. That creates extra wear on the starter relay. Since the days are shorter, and precipitation higher, more of the electrical system is in use. Items such as windshield wipers, the heater, and headlights can create excess wear on…