Generally, brake pads should be serviced or replaced every 50,000 miles, though your driving habits will ultimately determine exactly how long the parts last. For one reason or another, though, some people ignore the signs that their brake pads are failing and continue driving with them. In addition to risking brake failure, you can do some expensive damage to your vehicle that way. Here are two things that could happen if you wait too long to replace your brake pads.…
You and your car have been through countless adventures together, and you’d love nothing more but to keep it going for another dozen years. The good news is that today’s vehicles are manufactured to meet higher quality standards than ever, so many of them will last as long as their owners practice some smart ‘senior care.’ Here are three tips for keeping your elderly friend alive and well.
1. Rebuild the Engine…
Auto body filler hasn’t always had a great reputation. It has been known to crack, chip, and require several hours of extra labor if it’s not applied perfectly. After hearing that your technician will be using filler to repair your vehicle’s body damage, you may be skeptical of the finished product. However, with automotive body metals and materials becoming lighter and thinner over the past several decades, body filler has become essential to nearly every collision or dent repair job.…
