Broken Brake Line by michaelpickard — CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Brakes are one of the most important parts of any vehicle. They’re responsible for stopping the car, and they need to be taken care of so that decelerating and stopping are safe and efficient. While many people know that rotors and pads need to be inspected on a regular basis, there are many more parts of the braking system that are important.

Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay It’s happened to all of us. You’re driving down the road, everything going smoothly. Suddenly, your concentration is broken by a loud sound coming from the windshield. Debris from the road has been kicked up, and it’s target was the glass that separates you from the outside world. When you’re looking at the damage caused by this debris, you’ll have to determine if the windshield is going to need repair or replacement.

Photo by Markus Spiske from Pexels The engine in your vehicle gets hot, really, really hot. That’s just one of the natural side effects of using combustion for power. While this makes sense, and the heat is a requirement, engines operate best at certain temperatures. If the engine is too cool it requires more fuel to run, making it inefficient, and if it’s too hot then the components begin to overheat and are damaged over time.

Image by Thomas Wolter from Pixabay Small but mighty, spark plugs pack far more of a punch than what their size leads you to believe they could. Hard to believe when looking at them, spark plugs are one of the most necessary components when it comes to a healthy, running car. That being said, knowing the signs of bad spark plugs is one of the most important tools any car owner can have in their back pocket.

Photo by Mike from Pexels There are many reasons why you might consider refinancing a car loan. It can be a huge monetary help in the short term, lightening your load and making car payments feel a little bit more doable. But refinancing your vehicle is a major decision that requires careful consideration before you even begin the paperwork. While there are many ways in which a refinance can help you out of a tight spot, it can be all too easy to find yourself paying more money than is necessary and ending up in deep water.

Source: Pixabay Windshield wipers are an important part of driving. While they may not be used daily, they’re used often, and are necessary in order to maintain safe driving conditions. With this in mind, it’s obvious that windshield wipers need to be maintained and taken care of. But what if they’re broken? What if one day, they suddenly appeared to be stuck in the upright position? How do you fix windshield wipers that won’t return to their resting position?

Spark Plug by jaimekop — CC BY-ND 2.0 If you drive a gas-powered vehicle or a hybrid, you won’t get very far without spark plugs. And by very far we mean the engine isn’t going to turn over. Spark plugs are an essential ingredient to your car’s drivability because, without them, there is no drive. You may be thinking, “Okay, I get it. No way to avoid these babies, but what about when they fail?

Catalytic converter: RIP by Seth Sawyers — CC BY 2.0 The catalytic converter; a part on all modern vehicles that is beneficial for the air we breathe and the environment around us. It’s a crucial part of all cars and trucks, as they’re all required to have one that functions effectively. But what does a catalytic converter do, and can it go bad? Well, when it comes to the latter of the two questions, the answer is simple.

Photo by Mike from Pexels Getting financial support in the United States can be tricky, especially in the medical sphere. Our healthcare system is not always the easiest to navigate and requires that you put in lots of time, energy, and money to reap the benefits. If you’re from a low income family it can be even more difficult as you need to make sure you qualify for assistance programs like Medicaid before you sign up.

Photo by Denny Müller on Unsplash Flat tires never happen at a convenient time; it’s just one of those things in life. Whether you’re dashing off to work or parked with a carload of groceries, seeing that deflated tire will deflate your mood. With this in mind, knowing how to fix a flat tire is an essential part of car ownership. For some drivers, tires are an afterthought that only gets attention when something is wrong.