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Understanding Automotive Concerns

I have never been someone who loves to deal with car problems, which is why I was really stressed when I came across car trouble. I was left wondering what to do about the situation, so I started working with different places to get to the bottom of the issue. I turned to a professional mechanic for help, and it was really nice to find out that my car didn't have any serious problems. I wanted to start a little website all about understanding and resolving automotive issues, since you never know when they will pop up and cause trouble.

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2019

When (And Why) You Should Call A Tow Truck

There are situations where you unequivocally need a helping hand. If your car is stuck on the side of the road and stubbornly refuses to turn on, then it's pretty clear you aren't getting home without a tow. Unfortunately, not everything is so clear-cut. There are plenty of situations where the cost of a tow makes it seem like going that extra mile without one might make sense. While it can be tempting to save a few dollars, these edge cases can often result in more expensive repairs to your or, even worse, putting yourself in danger.

Are You Overstressing Your Transmission?

Modern automatic transmissions are robust, but this durability does not mean that it is impossible to overstress them and ultimately cause them to fail. An overworked transmission can "cook" its transmission fluid, reducing its ability to act as a coolant and lubricant. Excess amounts of heat in a transmission can lead to a dangerous feedback cycle where the internal fluid becomes increasingly less effective, causing the transmission to overheat further. Without addressing the underlying cause of the problem and replacing the worn fluid, internal damage to the transmission is inevitable.

It's Those Little Things -- That Cause Scratches In Your Car's Paint

When you find little, faint scratches on your car, it's enough to make you scream. Yes, it's kind of a first-world problem, but the faint scratches are there, and they make your vehicle look terrible. You've got to figure out what caused the scratches so that you can prevent more from forming. But if you don't recall what could have happened to the car, or if the car was parked in your garage, that may seem impossible.