The vivid colors of the descending sun fade to black and are replaced by a star covered sky. The cool night air races through my fingers as I pull my hand back into my girlfriend’s Saab 9-3. The...
If you have ever owned a P1 Volvo, there is a likely chance that you have experienced the weak boots on the Volvo CV axle shafts. Especially if you are driving a dramatically lowered vehicle, the altered angle on the axle adds stress to the boots. While the CV axles will probably last the life of...
A vehicle maintenance log is incredibly valuable and doesn’t take much to set up. Benefits include: Easy tracking of completed work to avoid costly duplication or missing important service Easy reference to dates, mileage, parts used, costs, etc Typically increases the private-party value of...
It’s never a good feeling to walk out to your car and see a puddle under it. As wishful as it is, a stray cat probably did not take a bathroom break under your car. The good news is, fluid under a vehicle may not be a bad thing. Here’s a quick primer on what you should or should not be concerned...
For the Volvo C30 (2007-2013), S40 (2004.5-2012), V50 (2004.5-2012), and C70 (2006-2013), the build plate is located on the B pillar on the right hand side of the vehicle. Depending on your model and year, additional detailed information such as weight, color codes, etc. may also be included...
In a 2004 Saab 9-3 Arc I kept hearing a knock sound coming from the front of the car when braking to a stop. After looking over the car I concluded that the sway bar links needed to be changed and was the likely culprit. The car has over 120k miles with the original links so it made sense to...
If you start noticing a wobble during acceleration, and you have already ruled out alignment and wheel balancing, there is a chance that the lower control arm bushings may be shot. With the control arms always under stress, it's only a matter of time before the bushings start to crack. There are...
Whenever I drove over uneven ground - particularly speed bumps - I’d hear loud sounds that sounded like a creaking door from the front of the car. At first I thought it was scraping underneath somewhere or if something needed to be lubed but then checked the car and researched that worn sway bar...
For safe winter driving, modern day society tells us that you have to have a vehicle with AWD, and preferably, winter tires. The logic is sound of course; more wheels with power being transferred to them equals more grip in the slippery stuff. Audi took this ideology and ran with it, branding...
Tires are one of the most important parts to prioritize. Staying safe + alive in a fast moving vehicle that carries a lot of mass is priority #1. Good tires in good condition that are appropriate for your area will always be one of the key components that will help keep you safe and out of...