What Does an Alternator Do?
What does an alternator do that a battery can’t? How can you tell when it’s failing? Learn how integral the alternator really is for your car’s longevity.
How to Clean Electronics With WD-40 Specialist Electrical Contact Cleaner
Cleaning electronics components is an exercise in frustration. Just like any other piece of equipment, electronics get dirty and grungy, but also have some unique attributes that make cleaning difficult. … Continue Reading How to Clean Electronics With WD-40 Specialist Electrical Contact Cleaner
Pro Tips for Spark Plug Wire Replacement
As drivers keep their cars longer, spark plug wire replacement is needed eventually. Follow these pro tips to check and replace spark plug wires.
How to Solder Wires: Tips And Tricks For Making A Solid Connection
When it comes to working on your vehicle’s electrical system, even seasoned professionals get frustrated. Intermittent problems, under-dash harnesses that look like spaghetti, and years of patches and “get it … Continue Reading How to Solder Wires: Tips And Tricks For Making A Solid Connection
Know-How Notes – Electrical Tools Guide
For most car owners, the scope of electrical system knowledge stops at the fusebox. If it isn’t a bad fuse or bad bulb, that is as far as they can … Continue Reading Know-How Notes – Electrical Tools Guide
Why Do Good Starters Go Bad?
Starters are an integral part of the starting system, so why do good starters go bad? Here’s an explanation on what could go wrong in your starter.
4 Alternator Replacement Tips That Will Save You Time and Trouble
Looking for alternator replacement tips? We’ve got four that will make the job quick and easy.
What Is an Alternator? A Practical Guide
What is an alternator? Simply put, it’s a part of your car’s electrical system that you never really have to think about until it starts to cause you grief. Alongside your vehicle’s battery, the alternator is the backbone of the charging system in your automobile…
Battery Terminal End: Failure Symptoms
A car battery terminal end may fail, leaving you and your vehicle stranded. Here’s what to look for to help avoid that.
Flood-Damaged Cars Following Hurricanes: Do You Fix It or Ditch It?
Hurricane Harvey left up to a million flood-damaged cars in its wake, and Irma wreaked similar havoc in the Carribbean. Should you attempt to make repairs?