Alignments
I get asked a lot about what happens during an alignment. To do an alignment properly, you first have to check the entire suspension. We have to check it to make sure no parts are loose or worn out. This can cause alignment failure. During the alignment, we measure three angles and adjust them if […]
Three types of transmissions and how they work
Several times I have had a customer bring a used vehicle for me to inspect and they would complain about the transmission operation. After inspection, we found nothing wrong with the transmission. It just feels weird because it is a different type. Today, when it comes to automatic transmissions, there are three different types of […]
What is a Catalytic Converter?
What is a catalytic converter? I get this type of question regularly. The catalytic converter is in the exhaust and has a catalyst that looks like a honeycomb. This converter takes the fumes from an engine which is Hydrocarbon (fuel) Carbon Monoxide, and Nitrogen Oxide gases (smog), and cleans them. It uses the catalyst to […]
How To Keep Your Car Cooler In The Warm Weather
Well, summer is nearly here by date and temperature! We get several calls at White’s Automotive Center with customers saying their A.C. is not cooling well enough. When they come in to have their vehicle tested, many times we find nothing wrong and the A.C. is working perfectly. So, you may ask, “What’s wrong then?” […]
Is it better to do oil changes yourself or by a shop?
I agree that doing your oil change can save you some money, but doing an oil change is more than just an oil change. If you take your vehicle to a shop, it allows you to get it inspected at regular intervals for problems or services that are going to need to be done. I […]
Gas vs Electric – Is a Hybrid the Solution?
In my last article, I talked about gas versus electric vehicles. This time, I wanted to expand a little bit on hybrid vehicles. At this point, I believe that hybrid vehicles are a better choice due to the main factor that our infrastructure is not ready for all-electric vehicles. Hybrids give you the best of […]
Gas Vehicles or Electric Vehicles?
I get asked questions like this all the time. To answer these questions, first, you need to consider your driving routes. In town driving is not a problem, the out-of-town or commuting to work could become an issue. As of today, there is a gas station on every corner, but there is not a charging […]
