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Headlight Adjustment - Something that Many People Ignore!

Headlight Adjustment - Something that Many People Ignore!

A vehicle's lights are one of the most disregarded items for a roadworthy car. Even though they have been victims of headlight glare, most car owners do not know that there is a proper way of aligning the headlights. For your safety, and the other motorists on the road, it's crucial not to align your headlights correctly, but also ensure that all your lights are working, especially if you're a frequent night driver. The following tips are important when it comes to your car's lighting. How to Know If Your Car Lights are Working It's important to ensure that all your lights, such as indicators, reversing, side and tail, stop, and fog lights, are working. It's easy to tell if a light is not working by simply putting on the lights. You can also test your lights using a test bulb kit. However, the easiest way is by turning on your engine and leaving the car running, then going around the car, ensuring all the lights are operational, replacing those that are not ... read more

Why You Should Service Your Car With A TechNet Professional Shop

Why You Should Service Your Car With A TechNet Professional Shop

Why You Should Service Your Car With A TechNet Professional Shop Servicing your car is like taking care of your own health. Good nutrition, exercise and check-ups are an important routine that translates to car maintenance and repair. Just like you invest into your own health by shopping for organic foods or visiting a reputable doctor, your car deserves a good treatment as well. That way, your engine will run strong and nothing will get in your way, no matter where the road takes you. In today’s post learn more about what it means to be a reputable TechNet Professional Service Center! We will go through the differences to other independent repair shops and demonstrate the powerful philosophy that TechNet and Future Auto Service stand for. Not Every Service Center Is The Same. Mechanic shops are plenty to choose from, but just because you can find them at almost every street corner doesn’t mean they are all the same when it comes to quality control, customer service an ... read more

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A Safe Guide for Roadtripping Pets

A Safe Guide for Roadtripping Pets

If you love to take their pets out to restaurants, hotels, grocery stores, movies, malls, and more, who's to stop you from taking them on a road trip? Traveling with pets may seem like a handful (which it can be), but it can pay off in the end. It may make the trip more fun and complete. Before you embark on a little adventure with your furry friend, you should beware of a few things:   The Window Issue While it is nice to get fresh air in the car, it can be considered unsafe to do it with your pet unsupervised. Your cat or dog may hang too far out the window. Or debris and other obstructions can come face-to-face with your pet. It’s better to keep the windows up this time around! Install a Harness Strapping your little one down may sound inhumane, but it isn’t because it is all for the benefit of their well-being. There are specific items that help secure your pets, comfortably. You may have to deal with some whining at first, but it will realize it isn&rsquo ... read more

Car Maintenance With Your 2022 Tax Refund!

Car Maintenance With Your 2022 Tax Refund!

It’s the time of the year again where most of us get a good amount of money added to their bank account balance with their yearly tax refund. Depending on income and tax bracket, the average taxpayer received up to $2,800 this February which means we all have a little bit of extra cash on hand. But what should you spend it on? With a need for personal transportation and rising gas prices in California, it’s important to have your car running smoothly to improve efficiency and keep it from breaking down. Here are four ways to spend your tax refund wisely on maintenance for your car! Tires If you don’t remember the last time you changed your tires, it's time! Throughout your car’s life and daily usage, wear and tear due to road conditions, temperature changes or driving behavior will eventually decrease the tire tread. Investing into some new tires that match your driving needs is therefore a great way to spend some of your tax refund! Fresh rubber does a g ... read more

When Should I Replace My Serpentine Belt?

When Should I Replace My Serpentine Belt?

The serpentine belt is a long, snake-like belt under the hood that transports the power necessary to run your vehicle's accessories, like your alternator, power steering pump, water pump, A/C compressor, and more. Sometimes, it can be referred to as the accessory belt or fan belt. The serpentine belt typically has a v-shaped ribbing that runs vertically, and you can find it on the crankshaft outside the engine. Because the serpentine belt is made of rubber, it will age over time and need replacing. A serpentine belt should not be a part you wait to break before giving it attention. Otherwise, it can severely damage the engine and surrounding parts. If the serpentine belt shows signs of wear and tear, it would be wise to ask your mechanic when you should replace it. Some of the signs of wear and tear for a serpentine belt include: Physical evidence (fraying, glazing, cracking, tearing, etc.) Dim or faint vehicle lighting A dashboard warning light comes on Performance loss (bat ... read more