Your car's battery delivers the initial power to the fuel pump, flywheel, and other starter components so that the engine can get going. It also powers the car's electronics, such as windows, lights, and the dashboard. Most car batteries last for about three years.

You might notice that your car doesn't want to turn over as quickly as it used to. 

There is nothing more annoying than having a sudden problem with your vehicle, especially when the car's engine overheats while you are driving.

Many things can cause a vehicle engine to overheat. It could be a problem with your cooling system, like a leak or a faulty water pump. A blockage in your cooling system will also cause your engine to overheat. You could also have a stuck thermostat or one that is reading the temperature wrong. 

Nobody enjoys getting a flat tire. Some of us have had to deal with it more than others. Some of us haven't had to deal with it at all. If you have never had to deal with a flat tire then it can seem like a pretty intimidating thing. The good news is that if you know what to do then it really isn't that big of a deal if you just follow these simple steps:

• Break the lug nuts loose with the lug wrench

Every time you get maintenance work on your car, there are a few checks that a mechanic has to make. One of them is your brake fluid. Depending on the type of car you have, your brake fluid will be located in the brake booster area near the brake master cylinder. 

When a dashboard warning light turns on, it's time to start paying attention to your vehicle. The alternator light will either be a battery or an ALT, both can indicate that your alternator isn't working properly.

Without an alternator, your battery isn't going to stay charged. During a ride in your vehicle, your alternator recycles energy and charges up your battery. 

When you go to start up your vehicle in the morning, your key should turn and you should hear your engine roar to life with no issues. If you go to start your car and you hear your vehicle struggling a bit to get going, there are a number of reasons this could be occurring, one of which is an issue with your car battery. Your vehicle relies on this battery to help start up your engine and if you don't have enough charge from your battery, your ignition and other parts of your vehicle won't work properly…

In the wintertime and with temperatures falling, the last thing anyone wants is to be stranded somewhere with a car that just won't start. Cold temperatures already make the job of a battery difficult, and if it's an older vehicle with an older alternator, a bad belt may also be a problem. In order for a battery to be charged by an alternator at all, it needs to be connected by an accessory drive belt, and many times these are so worn out that they simply to not do the job properly.

If you have ever been stuck in the shoulder lane of the highway, you know how frustrating it can be. First, your car breaks down, and you have to somehow move over to the shoulder before your car stops. Then, while you're waiting for help, cars are whizzing past you at 70 miles per hour, only a few feet away. But what can drivers do to make this situation not as bad?

Move over when you see a car parked in the shoulder lane. It is bad enough that their car isn't working, but when other cars are…

Fluids exist all throughout modern vehicles, regardless of their size, speed, or age. If they didn’t have fluids, they certainly wouldn’t operate as they’re expected to. You must keep a close watch over your car’s fluids – a failure to do so can result in your vehicle completely failing.

You have very specific needs when it comes to buying parts for your vehicle. We understand that. Not everyone in the area is going to set you up with exactly the parts that you are looking to get, but we will. Our team understands the importance of having the right parts when you are working on a vehicle. They know that the wrong parts can cause issues for you.