How Do You Know When Your Used Auto Parts Are Safe?
November 29, 2011 | 
Author -As the old Michelin ad goes, “So much is riding on your tires.”
The same thing could be said of your brakes, chassis, engine, and practically every other automotive component. If an auto part malfunctions, misfires, breaks down, corrodes, or otherwise fails to perform according to spec, the price you pay could be enormous. But how do you know which auto parts provide effective protection against road hazards? Read the rest of this entry »
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What to Look For When Buying Wheels/Rims
When most San Francisco Bay Area drivers and hobbyists discuss wheels and rims, they focus on the aesthetic benefits (or lack thereof). However, the right components can dramatically enhance the performance of your automobile. Conversely, the wrong parts, wrongly installed can drag on your performance and even increase your chances of getting into an accident. Read the rest of this entry »
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Live in Hawaii? Buy Our New/Used Auto Parts!
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Pros and Cons of Different Tire Treads
Which tire tread is right for you? It’s a simple question without an easy answer because it’s dependent on context.
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How to Read Tire Rating: A Guide for the Super Time Strapped
In this ultra-beginner’s guide to reading tire ratings, we will discuss and explain key elements that will help you research and figure out what you need (and don’t need) from your tires. Read the rest of this entry »
How Tires & Wheels can Affect Your Gas Mileage
With rising gas prices people are looking for ways to save at the pump. One thing that directly effects your mpg on your vehicle is your wheels & tires. Here's how and what you can do about it. Read the rest of this entry »
Why and When Should You Recycle Your Vehicle
You might have been researching “cash for cars” programs. Or maybe you’re simply just exhausted with the quality of your current car and you want to get rid of it in a way that maximizes your profits and minimizes your hassles. Whatever your concerns, the customer-focused, effective, and helpful experts at Rock & Roll Auto Recycling can help you get paid handsomely for your vehicle and recycle it in the process (thus protecting the environment). Read the rest of this entry »
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How to Replace/Install an Ignition Distributor
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How to “Break-In” Your New Engine: Surprising Tips
Most casual drivers (and even some professionals) underestimate how important it is to “break-in” a new engine mindfully. Like a new pair of shoes, a new baseball glove, or even – if you want to extend the metaphor to ridiculous lengths – a new pet, the way you treat an engine during its first 1,000 to 3,000 miles of use can profoundly influence its performance and even the lifetime use you get out of your vehicle. Read the rest of this entry »
