Hello, this is Steve Storey again with some more valuable information about the car-inspection process. One of the most important aspects of a complete and thorough pre-purchase inspection is to ensure that the vehicle is raised during the inspection. The importance of this cannot be overemphasized. This is because the majority of damage and wear to the most critical car components happens below eye-level in the nether-regions of the vehicle. These areas include (to name a few): Frame Floorpan Suspension Driveline Steering Fuel tank and Fuel system Critical hoses and lines Electrical harnesses To begin with, these areas are constantly being exposed to flying rocks and debris, water, salt, “road trash” including screws, nails, tire carcasses, and broken car parts, not to mention SOLID obstacles which can cause much more serious damage such as curbs, train-tracks and potholes. So the likelihood of there being corrosion, wear and damage to these areas is much greater than the upper easily-seen areas of the vehicle which are for the most-part are less critical to the vehicle’s functionality and are subjected to much less serious hazards. The vehicle’s upper areas include the body, glass, lights, bumpers, trim, trunk, and engine compartment. Other than the
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Your automotive is not just a machine with an engine that runs on the road but for the majority of car owners, it is a matter of pride and any kind of performance issue is considered as a personal problem. Car owners are protective of their car and they use the best parts, engine oil, and accessories to make their car ride more exciting. But like all machines, your car may also experience some glitches and performance issues and knocking sounds from engine or any other kind of nuisance made by the engine while running or idling requires immediate attention as it might be the signal of some big trouble. If your van, car or SUV is idling rough then it is time to give it a proper inspection, you can also use the help of a professional technician for the inspection as they can easily identify the root cause of the trouble. Even if you are not tech-savvy you can find the reason why your engine is idling rough. Some of the common causes of rough engine idling are given below: Clogged filter: One of the common reasons for engine idling rough is a clogged air filter. The filter
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Every year thousands of families lose their loved ones because of car accidents. These accidents occur either due to the carelessness of the driver or due to a fault in the vehicle. After the occurrence of this misfortune, the only thing left is tears in the eyes of the family and memory of the deceased. To avoid this, it is essential for a driver to concentrateon their driving. Apart from this, every automobile company must ensure that their vehicle should have essential safety features. Some of the most prominent safety features in a car are given below: Airbags In case the car collides with some other vehicle or some big object like a tree or house, there is a huge chance of the driver’s face or chest getting smashed by the steering wheel. In these circumstances, an airbag plays a vital role.They are located in various locations in the vehicle including the steering wheel, dash, side panels and others and are typically designed in a bag format. The primary airbag is located at the center of the steering wheel under the center pad or horn-switch. The bag quickly inflates when there is an impact to the vehicle causing the vehicle
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