AutoNet TVCategory: What Customers Should Know
Visibility Disaster! (Windshield Washer Pump Replacement)
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- Published: Sunday, 29 March 2020 11:45
Let's say you live in a cold climate where the snowy, icy weather challenges you to clear the salt and debris tossed up on your windshield. You push your windshield washer switch expecting a good stream of fluid so the blades can wipe the glass clean.…
Clean Slate (Protecting Vehicle's Finish)
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- Published: Sunday, 15 March 2020 08:29
Winter is one of the hardest times to keep your vehicle clean. But did you know neglecting to wash your vehicle in winter could cost you a significant amount of money in the long run? Here's why. Many areas deal with snow and ice in the winter, and the…
Thoughtful Gifts for the Winter Driver
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- Published: Sunday, 23 February 2020 09:45
You may be one of those romantics who don't like giving (or getting) practical gifts for special occasions. Just wait until one of those gifts helps you out of a big predicament in cold weather, and you realize that practical gifts can be life savers. Here…
Low Power Mystery (Ignition Coil Service)
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- Published: Sunday, 16 February 2020 12:19
It's no fun when your vehicle just doesn't run the way it used to. You may notice (especially in cold weather) the engine won't start easily or when it does start, it doesn't run smoothly. It may not have much power at all. You also may have had to…
Chilly Warning (Diagnosing a Noise in Cold Vehicle)
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- Published: Sunday, 26 January 2020 07:22
When the weather gets colder, sometimes the noises your vehicle makes will change. For example, you may notice a whining sound when you get going in the morning. It may go away when the vehicle warms up, but it's best not to ignore that sound because…
Idle Talk about Engines (Causes of Rough Engine Idling)
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- Published: Sunday, 19 January 2020 10:09
When you slow down at stoplight, your vehicle's idle should be smooth as silk. But what happens when the engine is missing or idling roughly? That's your engine's way of telling you, "Hey, I've got something wrong with me and if you don't get someone…
H20 No! (Driving Through Standing Water)
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- Published: Sunday, 5 January 2020 08:59
In a year marked by unusually heavy flooding in North America, drivers are very aware of the possibility they may find themselves driving where water has come over the road. It can be a daunting and frightening situation. Flooding waters can move quickly…
In the Hot Seat (Repair and Maintenance of Seat Heaters)
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- Published: Sunday, 29 December 2019 07:13
It's chilly outside. You flip on that switch that looks like a picture of a seat with little heat waves rising from it. You expect soon you'll feel that warmth but… wait! It's not getting warmer. Oh no, what's wrong with my seat heater? There could…
A Squirrely Problem (Animals Nesting in Engine)
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- Published: Sunday, 22 December 2019 08:03
If you park your vehicle outside, you are exposing it to all sorts of critters that would love to use it for nesting, food storage and shelter. There are plenty of pictures online of people who've discovered there was more than an engine under the hood. …
The Puzzling Puddle (Leaks Under Vehicle)
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- Published: Sunday, 15 December 2019 08:49
Ever notice a little spot of liquid under your vehicle after you've parked in your driveway or garage? It may have been something as simple as water left from air conditioning condensation. But then again, it could be a sign that there's trouble brewing…
