For those of you in Cromwell,, Connecticut who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want to learn more about them. Some deliver the power of a V8 with the economy of a V6. For example, in one family of engines the conventional V6 makes about 250 […]

A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Connecticut news. Cromwell, people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Cromwell, motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They’re good commuters, grocery getters or toy haulers. They […]

If you’ve ever been driving around Cromwell, and had a headlight go out, you’ve probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlights, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won’t have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your field of […]

Why are wheel bearings for Cromwell, vehicles important? It’s simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today’s Ultimate Automotive Truck & Equipment post, we’ll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can make sure they can do their very job while you drive around Cromwell,, Connecticut. Wheel bearings are pretty […]

The serpentine belt is aptly named since it snakes around under your hood. It may lack its namesake’s fangs, but it sure packs a wallop when it breaks. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine systems. It runs the alternator, which charges the battery; the water pump (on some vehicles), which cools the engine; […]

Every car in Cromwell, Connecticut, is at risk for theft. So it’s up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge – hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere. The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Common sense Visible and audible devices Immobilizing […]