Got A Classic Car? Find Out What Two Features You Should Look For When You Need A Tow

If you need to have your automobile towed, there are many factors to consider when selecting a company. Looking for a towing company that is licensed, insured and has fair prices is important. However, if you have a classic car, there are a couple other features you need to look for in a tow truck company. Here are those two features and why they are important.  Low-Profile Flatbeds Many classic cars are lower to the ground than many of the cars we drive today.

Did Your Rig Break Down? Why A Mobile Mechanic Is Best

If you are on the road traveling with a commercial vehicle and you've noticed there is a mechanical problem when you're ready to turn in for the night, you probably don't want to risk driving the truck to a commercial truck repair shop. Driving the truck could do more damage than good, and instead you should try to locate a mobile repair mechanic. If you can't find a nearby shop or you are being told by some shops they don't know how long the work will take, talk with your trucking manger to see if you can contact a mobile mechanic.

Three Types Of High Tech Transmissions And How Expensive Their Auto Transmissions Repairs Can Get

Once, you had the choice of a standard transmission or automatic transmission. Now you have a few more choices, courtesy of the newer "green" cars on the market. That also means you may have some expanded or reduced expenses when it comes to auto transmission repair. Here are the differences among these newer transmission types and what you can expect to pay to have them repaired. Hydrogen-Powered Cars and NO Transmission

Three Aftermarket Parts For Increasing Fuel Economy

Whether to help prevent climate change or to reduce the strain on your budget, it makes sense to do whatever you can to improve the fuel economy of your vehicle. Proper maintenance will help to make sure that your car is running the way it should, but to really boost the performance of your vehicle, you need to add aftermarket parts. Knowing which parts will help you to get the most for your money.

Tips For Effectively Organizing Your Toolbox

When you're an automotive enthusiast, you'll often find yourself at an auto parts store on the weekend, loading up on not only parts but also specific tools to get the job done right. Over time, you'll accumulate a sizable collection of tools that you'll need to store so that they're tidy and easy to sort through. A large toolbox (such as those from Service Van Equipment & RV Specialists) with a series of drawers of various depths is often the answer -- and it's ideal if it's on a rolling stand to allow you to freely move it around the garage.