AutoNet TVCategory: What Customers Should Know
Your Vehicle is Talking to YOU (Service Warning Signs)
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- Published: Sunday, 24 January 2021 09:00
Your vehicle may be like that famous battery bunny, the one that just keeps going and going. But while it may seem sometimes like you never need to take your vehicle in to be worked on, there are some things you should keep your eyes, ears and nose out…
Got it Covered! (Timing Cover Maintenance)
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- Published: Sunday, 17 January 2021 10:02
You may have heard at one time or another about something called a timing belt or timing chain in your engine. And you may know that if they fail… well, let's just way that there can be some major engine damage. So obviously, we want our timing belts…
Going (Lug) Nuts (Lug Nut Replacement)
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- Published: Friday, 1 January 2021 08:27
Here's a part of your vehicle you probably don't think about much: lug nuts. They're what fasten your wheels onto your axles. Pretty important, right? In order to take the wheels off your vehicle to service the brakes, rotate the tires, etc., the lug…
Not Too Hot and Not Too Cold (Temperature Gauge)
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- Published: Sunday, 27 December 2020 12:17
You know your body temperature is supposed to be 98.6 degrees F, 37 degrees C. Your vehicle has a normal temperature, too, and if you pay attention to it, that can save you some big headaches down the road. Many vehicles have a temperature gauge on the…
Before You Buy that Used Vehicle (Having a Used Car Inspected Before Buying)
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- Published: Sunday, 20 December 2020 09:43
Let's face it. New vehicles are expensive, so finding a good used one can save drivers a lot of money. It's tempting to look through ads, find a private seller who has what you're looking for and pay a price you think is a great deal. But when you…
Such a Little Part (Climate Control Resistor)
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- Published: Sunday, 13 December 2020 10:37
You expect your heater/air conditioner to work like it should. You have a control for temperature and one for fan speed. You even have a control for what vents the air comes out of. Don't be surprised one day if your blower fan develops a mind of its…
Drivers that "T" Us Off (Bad Driving Practices)
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- Published: Sunday, 29 November 2020 08:13
We've all seen drivers who do things that—let's be frank—really irritate us. They're inconsiderate, can put people in danger and make the road a much less friendly place. They really "T" us off. These are the bad drivers who fit their description to…
Something to Latch On To (Hood Latch Safety)
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- Published: Sunday, 8 November 2020 07:35
The other day, a driver was trying to open his vehicle's hood so he could add some windshield washer fluid. But when he pulled the hood release inside the car, nothing happened. Usually, opening any hood is a 2-step process. You pull the hood release…
The Third Brake Light (Third Brake Light Service)
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- Published: Sunday, 18 October 2020 01:35
So you thought you only had two brake lights. Look again and you'll see one in the center at a higher level than the two on either side of the vehicle. They're sometimes in the inside of the vehicle behind the back window, or they could be in the deck…
Start Me Up (Ignition Systems)
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- Published: Sunday, 27 September 2020 04:34
When you start up your gasoline engine car, you may not know that it's using the same ignition principles as it has for decades. You have spark plugs that require enough power so a spark can jump across a gap at its tip. Years ago, a vehicle's 12-volt…