Foggy headlights are a problem that has arisen in the past couple of decades, as we have moved away from glass sealed beam bulbs and into an era of plastic lenses with bulbs inside. While modern headlights are superior to the sealed beam headlights of years ago, they do tend to fog up after years of use. It’s a good trade for far better illumination and easier replacement, but an issue nonetheless. Hours and hours of heat, sunlight, and age eventually cause them to cloud up, which can reduce visibility at night in addition to worsening the appearance of your car, truck, or SUV. From National Brake & Muffler in Griffin, GA, here are some tips on taking care of your foggy or cloudy headlight issue.
If you drive a car, truck, or SUV with a manual transmission, the pressure plate is an integral part of your vehicle. From National Brake & Muffler in Griffin, here’s what you need to know.
Like anything else on your vehicle, keeping various systems clean and in good shape is essential to long life and reliability. Your fuel system is especially important - parts are expensive, problems can be difficult to diagnose, and it doesn’t take much contamination to cause a huge issue. It’s much easier to keep your fuel system clean than it is to clean a dirty or problematic system. Performing regular fuel treatment can prove very beneficial to the life of your vehicle.
The term “overdrive” is one you are most likely familiar with. What is overdrive though, really, and why is it important? National Brake & Muffler in Griffin, GA has the answer.
Starter issues don’t necessarily indicate a bad starter; sometimes a transmission related issue is at fault. If you are experiencing starter difficulties, National Brake & Muffler in Griffin has the information you need.
If you drive a car, truck, or SUV with a manual transmission, you may have heard the term “pilot bearing” or “pilot bushing” before. At National Brake & Muffler in Griffin, we know that the first step to keeping your vehicle maintained is knowing something about how it works. Here’s some helpful information on the pilot bearing, and how to know if yours needs to be replaced.
Leaks and drips that get the interior of your vehicle wet are definitely an inconvenience. Sitting water promotes rust, bad smells, and can ruin your carpet. Furthermore, the water often seems to come from seemingly nowhere, adding to the frustration. From National Brake & Muffler in Griffin, GA, here are some of the leading causes of water on your floor, and what you can do about it.
While keeping your car, truck, or SUV looking nice is important, there are other reasons to keep the exterior of your vehicle in good shape. From National Brake & Muffler in Griffin, GA, here are some tips for keeping your car looking good, and how that keeps it reliably on the road.
