http://www.brakemasters.com/blog Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:01:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en That brand new car you’re eying may have a great sticker price, but do you know what it will cost you once you drive it off the showroom floor? When purchasing a new or pre-owned vehicle, it is very important to think about the repair and insurance costs. It may seem ... http://www.brakemasters.com/blog/2010/09/car-repairs-and-auto-insurance-costs-what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-new-car/ An oil filter is a critical part to the health of your vehicle. Without an oil filter, your vehicle would be susceptible to contaminants that could cause wear and damage to parts inside your engine. The oil filter removes contaminants such as dirt, carbon and particles of metal from your car’s ... http://www.brakemasters.com/blog/2010/08/how-to-choose-the-best-oil-filter-for-your-vehicle/ A few posts back we discussed how your car’s a/c system works. We now thought it would be helpful to talk about diagnosing air conditioning problems. A common a/c cooling problem is a coolant leak. Typically the coolant has escaped through a hole in the hose or there is a leak ... http://www.brakemasters.com/blog/2010/08/how-to-diagnose-auto-air-conditioning-problems/ If you’re driving your car and you feel a pulsation through the brake pedal or steering wheel, you may have a warped rotor. If you’re unfamiliar with this, a rotor is a part of your car’s disk braking system located on each end of each axle. A properly functioning rotor interacts ... http://www.brakemasters.com/blog/2010/08/does-your-newer-car-have-a-warped-rotor/ Taking care of your vehicle increases its longevity and decreases the time and money you have to spend at the mechanics. When it comes to brake care, there are several preventative measures you can take to ensure your brakes are working and lasting longer. Don’t ride your brakes: Many people will ... http://www.brakemasters.com/blog/2010/08/preventative-maintenance-that-keeps-your-brakes-working-for-longer/ We’ve all been there. You start hearing that scratching, squealing sound when you hit the brake pedal, which means it’s time to go and visit the mechanic. But it’s really not that bad. Knowing what to discuss with your mechanic will make the process a lot less like going to the ... http://www.brakemasters.com/blog/2010/08/what-to-discuss-with-your-mechanic-before-getting-albuquerque-brake-repair/ The cost to maintain and repair your vehicle can be expensive. But how do you keep the price low, while still ensuring your vehicle gets the maintenance it needs. Follow these tips and you’ll save lots of money. We’ve broken them down into two categories: “Preventative Care” and “Care at the ... http://www.brakemasters.com/blog/2010/08/how-to-decrease-auto-repair-costs/ If you have an older car, you’re bound to have some component of your vehicle’s air conditioner system serviced or replaced. Having the knowledge of how your vehicle’s a/c system works will help you understand what’s going on next time your car is getting a Santa Fe auto air conditioning repair ... http://www.brakemasters.com/blog/2010/08/how-your-car%e2%80%99s-ac-system-works/ You may have thought about doing a car tune up yourself, instead of taking it to a mechanic. Change the spark plugs and the filters and then you’re done. It’s that easy, right? Unfortunately, it’s not that easy. If you’re going to give your vehicle a tune up here’s what you ... http://www.brakemasters.com/blog/2010/08/doing-a-tucson-car-tune-up-yourself-is-it-worth-is/ If you regularly take your car in for oil changes, you’re bound to be told that your car needs a transmission fluid flush. There’s a lot of conflicting information out there on whether or not transmission flushes are safe for your vehicle. A transmission fluid flush is a service that replaces ... http://www.brakemasters.com/blog/2010/08/phoenix-transmission-flush-is-it-safe-for-your-car/