Posted on 4/22/2018
Your car generates power in order to be able to perform a number of functions. Fundamentally, without power, your car wont run, drive, or even start at all. There are a few places to begin to look when you notice power issues in your car. If your car won’t start, your automotive technician will likely first check to make sure your car is getting the power it needs. Often times technicians find that power issues are simply due to a dead battery; however, there are other areas of the power-generating systems and parts that can potentially fail. In this article, we’ll talk more about your car’s charging system and what happens when it fails. We’ll go over some of the symptoms to look out for when various components of your charging system begin to fail, and we’ll also talk about what you can to do prevent such issues from occurring. Of course, the best thing to do ... read more
Posted on 4/6/2018
Driving a Mini Cooper is a unique experience—don’t let these tiny mechanical beings fool you; they are forces to be reckoned with on the road and racetrack. Those who drive a MINI know how special they are, and treat them accordingly. Ongoing care and maintenance for a Mini Cooper isn’t that different from other vehicles. They still require fluid changes, tire maintenance, and routine inspections for optimal performance. However, one part of MINIs tends to go overlooked quite frequently, but it shouldn’t. The cooling system, or the radiator system, is important for your engine’s health and to ensure that your MINI remains the powerhouse it’s designed to be. Car engines produce a lot of friction amongst various components, and therefore heat is a natural byproduct of engine functioning. The co ... read more