How is a Tire Made?

September 24th, 2020
The tires on your vehicle and vehicles across the world, was a result of multiple inventors across several decades. Robert William Thomson invented the first vulcanized rubber pneumatic tire in 1845, but it was too costly and ahead of its time and attracted little interest. In the 1880’s John Boyd Dunlop was the inventor of the first practical inflatable tire for bicycles. Several years later, André Michelin and his brother Edouard were the first to use pneumatic tires on an automobile, but they were not successful in making them durable. It wasn't until Philip Strauss invented the combination tire and air-filled inner tube in 1911 that pneumatic tires could be used on automobiles with success. How Tires are made.
 
Tires are made of strong, flexible rubber attached to the rim of a wheel to provide ...[more]
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How Often Should a Car be Cleaned?

September 10th, 2020
We live busy lives and often don’t have time for tasks like cleaning our car. Cleaning your car is an important aspect of car maintenance that many don’t realize the benefits of keeping up with. A clean car is not only aesthetically pleasing, but it can also increase the resale value of your car. While some clean their cars themselves, others pay a professional car wash to do the work for them. Ideally, you should get your car cleaned on a weekly basis. However, many car owners clean their cars only when it is dirty. How frequently you drive your car also matters. Car Cleaning
 
As a general principle, the more miles that you drive, the more frequently you will need to clean the car. The climate and air temperature are also important considerations. Snow, salt and grit from the roads can quickly erode and d ...[more]
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Why Starters Fail

September 9th, 2020

Why Starters Fail

It’s frustrating to go out and discover your car won't start. At first, it may not be clear that the starter is the issue - If the dash lights turn on when you turn the key to the "on" position, but your car won’t start, it’s likely your starter isn’t working. This confirms there are no problems with your battery, so the next possible issue is your starter. The engine may crank slower or not at all, slip, or make chattering noises when you try to start it. If you can hear the starter motor spinning, but the engine doesn't crank then something is keeping the pinion from engaging properly.

Often, it's because of damage to the internal gears or the electrical parts may malfunction ...[more]

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