5 Amazing Auto Parts Facts You Didn’t Know

Sunday, May 10th, 2015 at 2:05 pm
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1.Your 200 horsepower car doesn’t actually have the power of 200 horses, it’s more like the power of 285 horses, since the average horse only actually can pull about as much as 70% of the measure of one horsepower unit. But, don’t go around telling people that your little sedan has 250 (real) horsepower now because you’ll just confuse everyone.
2.Your car has a computer, and not only can technicians at your local auto shop hook into it to diagnose issues, but if you have a newer car, it can probably connect wirelessly to download updates and contact the manufacturer or dealership in the case of an issue.
3.Airbags can be very deadly. That’s why there are usually safety mechanisms that are built into a car to detect if a small child is riding in the front seat and deactivate the airbag. If these systems weren’t in place there would be far more automobile fatalities in the country than there are now (and many would undoubtedly and tragically be children). In fact, airbags, even with all the safety technology, still kill 1 person for every 22 that they save (not a bad ratio, however).
4.Gasoline in America is really really cheap. Seriously. We’re not kidding. Yeah, we know that complaining about the cost of gas is as fashionable and banal as remarking on the weather. But, most of that complaining is really not justified. In most other parts of the world, gas prices are significantly higher (twice as much per gallon or more). Plus, you pay way more for other staples like coffee. A gallon of Starbucks coffee would run you almost ten times what a gallon of gas costs. If you wanna trade a gallon of gas for a gallon of good coffee, head on down to your local auto shop. We’re certain they’ll take that deal in a heartbeat.
5.Automobiles are a serious hazard to animals in America today. They also pose hazards to cars and drivers, causing accidents that require expensive auto repair and injuries (to both parties). That’s why you see (or more likely never even notice) those deer crossing signs all over the countryside. In fact, car drivers kill more deer every year than hunters do, by quite a lot. So, next time somebody complains about you hunting, ask them if they have driven a car lately…

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What You Should Know About Your Auto Parts

Sunday, May 10th, 2015 at 3:22 pm
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When replacing car parts, you should know that not all car replacement parts are the same. In fact, there are three types of replacement car parts that you should know. Depending on the situation, the type of replacement part may matter. Let’s go ahead and explain the three different types of replacement car parts.

No car part lasts forever – shop around for replacement car parts that suit your needs and your budget.

New Parts

New parts, as the name implies, are those coming fresh from the manufacturers. You’ll go for new parts when you’re sure you’re going to use that car part for a very long time. These are the preferred type if you want to invest in those parts. Car parts such as leafsprings, mufflers, brake pads and wheel cylinders should be bought new since these parts affect the safety of your car. Safety should never be compromised when driving. Moreover, it is worth investing on parts such as the radiator because frequent repairs for parts such as these are expensive, and not to mention a big hassle.

Rebuilt Parts

In the case of the computer, you can replace the parts of the CPU and still keep the CPU case to save money. Same goes for some car parts that can be rebuilt. There are some car parts when some of its components would wear out but the casing could still be recycled. An example would be starters, carburetors, and alternators. Some of the parts would wear out but manufacturers can still use the casing. And just like the computer example mentioned earlier, it would be cheaper if you buy these parts and just recycle the casing.

Used Parts

And then there are used car parts. You can usually find these parts in junk shops or in salvage yards. These parts probably came from someone who just sold his car to salvage any monetary value left from the old car. These parts are probably the cheapest among the three types but also the most dangerous as there is no guarantee that they are in good working condition. If you have a car that’s about to be thrown away in about a year, buying these parts may suit you well.

Always consider the part that you need and don’t rush in buying these parts. Shop around for high-quality parts made only by trusted automotive parts suppliers.

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