Custom Truck Parts And The Warranty: What Is Covered And What Is Not

Automotive Blog

If you have some custom truck parts, you may be a bit concerned what will happen to the warranty if you have them installed on the vehicle. You will be happy to know that simply adding custom parts to the vehicle usually does not void the warranty. However, there are times when the warranty will be voided due to custom parts being added to the vehicle. Here are a few things to consider before adding a part that did not come on your vehicle originally.

30 May 2016

Three Reasons To Ship Your Car Back To The Foreign Manufacturer For Repairs (When You Can Afford It!)

Automotive Blog

When you are wealthy enough to afford a Mercedes or an Audi 500, you are wealthy enough to afford their repairs directly from the manufacturer. This is especially true if your luxury car was a custom job, made for you in Germany or some other country and shipped to you when it was complete. Here are three reasons to ship your car back to the foreign manufacturer for repairs when you know you can afford it.

30 May 2016

Top Reasons To Buy A New Car

Automotive Blog

If you're considering buying a car, you're likely wondering if you should buy new or used. What are the features of new cars? Are they safer, more reliable? There are several reasons you may want to spend more money on a new car. Here are the top reasons you should buy a new car: 1. New cars are reliable Many people perceive newer cars as less reliable than their older counterparts.

27 May 2016

What's In Your Pocket? 3 Things You Need To Know About The Micropod

Automotive Blog

If you work on cars for a living, you might want to consider adding a micropod to your arsenal of equipment. If you're worried that you don't have enough room in your shop for another piece of equipment, you're in luck. This little device fits right in your pocket, which means you likely have enough space for it. One of the great things about the micropod is that it allows you to communicate with most cars that operate by computer programming – which increases your ability to diagnose problems.

27 May 2016

3 Simple Ways To Turn Your RV Into A Mobile Luxury Home

Automotive Blog

With the cost of real estate on the rise, more and more people are looking for alternative living arrangements. Investing in an RV provides you the opportunity to travel with your home in tow. If you like the thought of downsizing to an RV but you aren't thrilled about the idea of living in a space that looks like a camper, there are some simple solutions. Here are three ways you can upgrade your RV into a mobile luxury home in the future.

26 May 2016

Important Tips To Consider When Buying A Used Car From An Individual

Automotive Blog

When buying a used car from an individual, it is important to protect yourself from making a poor investment in the wrong vehicle. Although it is easy to remember that you should have a used car examined by a mechanic, it is equally important to clarify the status of the car's title and if it has been reported stolen. When you need to make sure that the vehicle you are interested in purchasing is worth the price that you are paying for it, the following advice will be very useful.

25 May 2016

Heavy Duty Trucking: Planning Ahead May Prevent Repair Delays

Automotive Blog

The auto parts industry is a profitable business with the sales of aftermarket parts expected to exceed $148 billion in 2016. Heavy duty parts amount to about $23 billion of that total. Obviously, the need for parts for heavy duty vehicles is constant, but unlike finding parts for smaller vehicles, it can be difficult to have access to the necessary parts as quickly as most people would like. Auto retailers generally focus their attention on light duty personal vehicles and keep only the basic commercial parts in stock.

24 May 2016