Replacement Signs

Knowing the right time to replace your wiper blades requires some careful observance of warning signs. After rain or snow, it’s a good idea to scan your windshield for any streak marks. Marks are a sign that your wipers are getting fatigued. Big Island Auto Part also advises listening closely when you turn on your wipers. If you hear a repeated clicking sound, the wipers have begun to warp, which makes it more difficult for them to do their job.

For safety precaution, it’s not a bad idea to get your brakes checked at any time, but Foley Tire & Auto suggest that you get your brakes checked as soon as possible if any of these situations arise:

In order to remove the tire, the driver should find the tire iron in the car repair kit. Some cars may have a hubcap on the wheels. A hubcap is a cover for the wheels, it will be covering the lugs that need to be removed. The driver will need to first remove the hubcap before the process can proceed. One of the ends of the tire iron is tapered for this purpose, the driver will be able to use this end of the pry bar to remove the hubcaps.

Money is often the largest factor when considering whether to repair or replace your asphalt driveway. Once the repairs and maintenance costs exceed the cost of replacing your driveway, it is most definitely time to replace rather than repair your asphalt drive.

While your car owner's manual may recommend you have your suspension checked after a set number of miles, if you drive under certain conditions, you'll need to have it checked sooner. Your car's suspension consists of shocks and springs that keep your car from jarring and bouncing when you hit a bump in the road. If you haul heavy loads in your car or do a lot of driving over bumpy roads, then your suspension will wear down quicker. Here are some signs you should have your suspension checked and possibly repaired.

Credibility Statement: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), “in 2003, about 414 people died in accidents caused by flat tires or blowouts. Moreover, there were 10,275 injuries and 78,392 crashes associated with these tire related accidents”.

Even worse, not having a tire valve cap can ruin our tire's Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS).

With the wet, icy roads of fall and winter fast approaching, the end of summer is a great time to assess the safety of your car’s tires. But because there are so many rule of thumb regarding how frequently a car needs a tire change, the decision ultimately comes down to your needs and your personal driving habits.

- If the car leans hard in corners, the stabilizer and struts should be checked for loose parts and wear.

The door rollers are meant to ensure the door opening and closing operation is quiet. Grinding noise is an indicator that your door rollers are wearing out and should be replaced as soon as possible.

If it appears they are failing to properly maintain it, this may be a sign they are no longer able to drive. An improperly maintained vehicle can lead to a serious accident, thus drivers of any age must make this a priority.

Part of your suspension has these things called rubber bushings. Yes, this part has a funny name, but its importance is no laughing matter. Bushings can break down over time, allowing excessive movement to occur in the suspension. This additional flexibility leads to poor turning performance and accelerated and uneven tire wear.

Once a driver gets on their phone, they also may decrease in speed because they are not focusing on the speedometer, which could lead to other drivers becoming agitated. Then the other drivers may exhibit road rage which could become dangerous to others on the road. A driver’s focus should always remain on the road. If one is on their phone they cannot see or hear what is happening around them. A driver being on the phone while driving is one of the biggest distractions drivers today face.

Feeling vibration when you engage the brake pedal may indicate warped rotors. When you step on the brakes, the pads engage with the rotor, slowing the vehicle to a stop. Warped rotors provide less surface for the pads to engage, weakening brake performance, and creating vibration.

When it comes to auto maintenance, your tyres are one of, if not the most, vital components of your vehicle. You might be thinking, “Harjeev, everyone knows this already”, and you’re not wrong. Yet, despite this being largely common knowledge amongst drivers, a majority of auto owners across the world tend to delay or neglect their maintenance altogether. According to TyreSafe 's 2015 Tyre Safety Month study 65% of UK drivers (out of 102,000 tyres they surveyed) needed to check their treads more often.