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Mufflers are designed to reduce the amount of noise escaping from your vehicle while in operation but also play a role in your car’s performance. If a muffler is working properly, it is constantly clearing exhaust from the engine, allowing oxygen to be brought in and for the engine to work properly. Thus, a damaged or improperly functioning muffler can not only be loud but also affect how well your vehicle operates, driving down your fuel efficiency and reducing overall performance.…
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When your vehicle has paint that is chipping, fading or cracking, you might decide to paint the vehicle. You can either paint it yourself or have it professionally done. While going to a nearby auto body shop costs more, there are also a lot of benefits to choosing this option.
They Have Special Equipment
A good reason to have a professional paint your vehicle instead of attempting to do it yourself is because they have the best tools and equipment.…
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Purchasing a used car requires much more work than if you were going to buy a brand new vehicle. With a brand new vehicle you don’t have to worry about the history behind the car like you do a used vehicle. On the flip side, you could end up paying much more for a new vehicle than a used one making the benefit of buying used very appealing. When you do purchase a used vehicle, you want to make sure you have done your homework.…
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The suspension of any vehicle is made up of a complex system of shocks, springs, and hardware that work together to make sure you have not just a smooth-sailing ride on the highway, but a safe ride as well. When you are shopping for a used vehicle, there will be things that you are looking for, but if you are like a lot of prospective buyers, suspension problems will not be one of them.…
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Once the tires of your car have insufficient tread to grab the road as securely as they should, the reduction in friction can cause driving your car to become unsafe. Thus, it is important to replace your tires when they reach an unacceptable tread depth. Tires that have 2⁄32 of an inch of tread or less need to be replaced as soon as possible. At this depth, the tire is considered bald.…
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Investing in a luxury vehicle can be thrilling for many people. Your investment represents a significant financial opportunity for resale value as well as a symbolic indication of your achievements. However, that symbolism comes with responsibility, and deciding to cut back on vital maintenance is a compromise that you shouldn’t be willing to make.
Below, you’ll find a guide to some of the advantages of choosing a specially trained Mercedes-Benz mechanic for all of your vehicle maintenance needs.…
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During the winter months, vehicles withstand severe weather exposure and adverse driving conditions which can wear down certain components of a vehicle at an increased rate. Before the summer arrives, it is essential to ensure that your car is properly operating because driving in the summer provides its own driving conditions, including heavy rains and higher temperatures. Thankfully, there are a number of simple maintenance tasks that you can perform on your own in order to get your vehicle in proper working order for the summer.…
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Wheel alignment is a part of your vehicle that most people don’t think about, but improper wheel alignment can have serious repercussions, including loss of control over your vehicle and reduced fuel efficiency. In short, poor wheel alignment can greatly increase the likelihood of a collision occurring. Thankfully, there are a number of early warning signs of poor wheel alignment that you can look out for, so you can have the problem addressed as soon as possible, before it becomes dangerous.…
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There are approximately 3.5 million truck drivers on the road at one point or another in the United States with an estimated 2 million of the vehicles they drive being tractor trailers. These truck drivers are an integral part of the more than $671 billion dollar industry that transports nearly 70 percent of the freight that goes by land across the U.S. While truck driving is stated to be the most dangerous occupation in 2014, with approximately 852 persons dying, when compared to the number of fatal accidents (about 37,000 people) involving other vehicles, trucks are way ahead of the curve.…
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