when should you get a wheel alignment

When Should You Get an Alignment?

A wheel alignment realigns the angles of the wheels so that they are set to drive on their axis (straight) and not pulled in any direction. If your car isn’t aligned when you drive your steering wheel will feel like it is pulling to one side or the other, and if you get into any …

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are nissan cars good

Are Nissans Good Cars? (Detailed Explanation)

Generally speaking, Nissan is a Japanese car brand that’s quite unknown to the general public. Truth be told, the brand is not actually that new but they’re still quite new to our shores and even if they haven’t been around for as long as other brands, they’ve managed to create a few very unique and …

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volvo maintenance costs

Are Volvos Expensive to Maintain (Explained!)

Volvo Car Corporation is a Swedish manufacturer of automobiles, buses, trucks, and construction equipment. The name Volvo is derived from the Latin language word “volvere”, meaning “to roll” since 1936 because that was the year when the company was founded by Assar Gabrielsson and Gustaf Larson one major complaint about Volvos is that they are …

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engine oil comparison

10w50 vs 10w40

Engine oil protects the engine against wear and tear, reducing friction and heat. The more powerful the engine, the higher grade oil required to protect it. When an engine is brand new, you should use a 5 or 5W-30 weight of oil, then switch to a 10W-40 after approximately 1,000 miles. You can continue with …

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rush hour traffic can cause higher fares

The Best Times to Drive for Uber and Lyft

Want to know the best time of day to drive for Uber and Lyft? While there’s not exactly a “bad time” it does help to understand how to maximize your potential for the times that will yield you better results. There’s basically 5 factors that are going to make a big difference in how much …

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