Audrey's Automotive Blog

• Disposing of a Junk Car: 3 Options

  11 July 2017

  If you have an old car that doesn't really run anymore, you may not know the best way to deal with it. Many people who have junk cars will often abandon them on their driveway. However, there are a number of ways you can safely dispose of a junk car which may also make you a little bit of money. Below is a guide to 3 of your options. Strip the car and sell the reusable parts

• A Worthy Cause: Choosing A Roadworthy Side Tipper Trailer For Highway And Interstate Transportation

  27 June 2017

  Side tipper trailers may be a relatively new addition to the field of bulk transportation equipment, but their popularity makes the advantages of owning one or more of these unique trailers pretty self-evident. One of their key advantages over other dumper vehicles is their versatility -- they can be used reliably on a work site when towed by a heavy plant vehicle, before being hitched to a roadworthy tow vehicle for long-distance transportation along state roads.

• Why It May Be Hard to Shift the Transmission Lever from "Park"

  27 June 2017

  Several factors can cause the transmission lever to be hard when you want to move it from the "park" position. This article discusses some of those factors that you should investigate when you experience this problem as you use your automatic transmission car. Reduction in Transmission Fluid All car fluids have a recommended minimum level. Your transmission lever can be hard to move from "park" if the level of the transmission fluid in your car went below that minimum recommended level.

• Why You Should Upgrade Your Car to Match Your Style

  21 June 2017

  Do you consider yourself to be unique and like to stand out from everybody else? Does this extend to the car that you drive and do you like to modify it, so that it's an extension of your personality? Many people do and this is why the car parts and aftermarket accessory industry is so large in this country. If you're looking for the latest upgrade to your car, why don't you consider a performance exhaust system?

• Two tips for keeping your car in excellent condition

  17 June 2017

  Repairing or replacing a car can be both expensive and time-consuming. Given this, it's worth taking measures to ensure that your vehicle remains in excellent condition. Here are a couple of ways to do this. Perform basic maintenance on a regular basis Many car owners assume that all they need to do to keep their vehicle in good working order is bring it into their mechanic for a servicing once a year.