Have you ever been told your car needs blinker fluid or muffler bearings? That so-called expert is yanking your chain. While you’re unlikely to hear those fictitious examples from an actual mechanic, thousands of U.S. car owners are ripped off by mechanics each year, and we can certainly understand why some people think mechanics are…
BREAKING NEWS: Ford has recalled nearly 2 million (1,995,776) North American F-150 trucks due to seatbelt safety issues. Here’s what we know: Ford inspectors investigated issues raised by more than 20 F-150 owners of post-collision smoke or fire, which was deemed to have been caused by faulty seatbelt pretensioners. In select 2015-2018 Ford F-150 models—only…
So, you’ve hit one of San Antonio’s notorious potholes on your way home from work. “No big deal,” you say to yourself. Your car is a brute—it can handle a bump or two (or twenty). Then you pull into the driveway and exit the vehicle to see your tire sporting a nasty bent rim. Ouch!…
You may think that hitting the curb with your car is no big deal. But, in reality, hitting the curb could cause significant mechanical problems. Your vehicle’s suspension is very complex. The suspension consists of many different parts that can be damaged easily, even if the impact with the curb is as slow as 5…
The tread on your tire is as important as the foundation under your home—you wouldn’t want to build a house on a slab of thin cardboard, would you? The same can be said of driving with a set of bald tires. But when exactly should you replace your tires? Is there a certain tread depth…
You’re driving along with not a care in the world when suddenly your happy mood turns from sunshine and unicorns to dark clouds and a queasy feeling in your stomach. It’s all because of a little engine-shaped yellow light illuminating on your dash. Yes, the dreaded “Check Engine Light” can be a cause for panic….
Is the timing belt on your Ford out of time? Let’s face it, most people don’t wake up in the morning, have a cup of coffee, and think “hey, I’d better replace my timing belt today!” Timing belt replacement also isn’t a heated topic of debate on social media (“Gotta replace that timing chain now,…
The “heat dome” that recently put a scorching lid over most of the country certainly made life miserable for San Antonians. Typically, you emerge from the oasis of cool comfort provided by your home, office, or shopping mall into the blazing, humid heat. You reach your car, and the first thing you do is to…
Your vehicle is a significant investment so it just makes sense to keep it running its best. Inspecting some of your car’s major components, such as brakes, tires, electrical system, heating and air conditioning, and lights on a regular basis will help to avoid little problems from becoming bigger ones down the road. It’s a…
