It's Bright Outside! 4 Reasons You Should Have Your Residential Windows Tinted

Posted on 5 June 2017

If you have the windows on your car tinted, you know how beneficial the treatment is. What you might not know is that you can have your residential windows treated with the same tinting process. Your home is probably one of your biggest investments. While you're thinking of ways to improve on your investment, you should add window tinting to your list of projects. Not sure you need your residential windows tinted? [Read More]

3 Ways To Protect Your Car From Hail Damage

Posted on 29 May 2017

As you might already know, hail can cause serious damage to your car. Even small-sized hail can leave dents all over your car's hood and roof, and larger hail can cause even more serious damage. Even though you can't completely prevent your car from ever being damaged by hail, there are steps that you can take that can help you keep it in good condition. These are a few tips that can help you protect your car in the event that inclement weather affects your area. [Read More]

How To Adjust A Vehicle Drive Belt

Posted on 17 May 2017

If your vehicle squeaks at the front, or the power steering and A/C fails, the drive belt, or serpentine belt, could be the culprit. The serpentine belt is a central component of the engine system providing power to the air conditioner, engine, alternator, and power steering. Some belt are self-adjusting, while others must be manually adjusted. Here are tips to adjust a drive belt. Prepare to Work You will need work gloves, socket and wrench set, flashlight, and measuring tape. [Read More]

Ticking Noise in Your Engine? Your Timing Belt May Be Failing

Posted on 11 May 2017

Does your car's engine make a ticking noise, either all of the time or when running at a certain RPM? Maybe you've also noticed the engine misfire now and then, and perhaps you've seen some oil leaking from the engine. Though there are a number of problems that can cause these symptoms, the most likely cause is a failing timing belt. Here's a closer look at this part, what happens when it breaks, and what you need to do about it. [Read More]

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