How to Test Ignition Coils for Signs of Trouble Ignition coils are an important part of your car. Housed within the ignition system, this piece of electronic equipment consists of ignition coils controlled by the vehicle’s main computer. Their primary job is to boost and build up energy required and once it is done, …
What is the Best Way to make a Donation? Do you have an old vehicle sitting around and collecting dust or taking up space that could be put to better use. You have a couple of good options to consider – Donate your car directly to a charity, OR Sell your car and contribute the cash …
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How to diagnose and fix alternator issues An alternator is one of the main components of your vehicle’s electrical and charging system. Apart from a few hybrids, all cars with an internal combustion engine come with an alternator that is in charge of supplying power to the battery. With wear and tear, and over time, …
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Catalytic Converter Issues? Your junk car not running well? Struggling with power, sudden drop in fuel economy, failed an emissions test, or have an odd, pungent odor from the car’s exhaust? This can’t be good news for sure! It likely means the catalytic converter is malfunctioning and you need to do something about it immediately. …
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When is a Repair not worth the Cost? Do you find yourself trouble shooting another issue or rushing to the auto repair shop a little too frequently these days? Are the repairs becoming too expensive? Are you getting stranded or missing work due to an unreliable vehicle? It may be time to ask yourself the …
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Cash for Clunkers in 2020? The Covid-19 pandemic has hit the world economy hard including the automotive industry, causing car sales to plummet. With job cuts, lay offs, and salary and benefit reductions, people have begun to spend only for necessities. Luxuries have been abandoned and shoppers seek the familiar and ways to save or …
Cash for Clunkers 2.0 – Answer to COVID19? The Coronavirus pandemic has significantly impacted the automotive industry nearly brining everything to a grinding halt. With stay-at-home orders in place in many markets, dealerships have been forced to stop selling cars, cascading down the supply chain resulting in plants being shuttered and massive supply …
Manufacturer’s Discuss CARS-Like Package Everything circles back. Looks like we may be expecting news on a Federal program this summer possibly. The COVID19 Corona virus is killing new car sales. This has Washington DC considering a new car buying stimulus plan . Ford Expects Talks with US on Clunker like Stimulus “We think some …
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In 2020 the State of California continues its own cash for clunkers buyback program called CAP which stands for Consumer Assistance Program operated by California’s Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR). California’s interest to continue supporting cash for clunkers is driven by their commitment to impact vehicle emissions reduction. 2020 CAP – Consumer Application Program For …
In 2017 the State of California continues its own clunker buyback program called CAP which stands for Consumer Assistance Program operated by California’s Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR). 2017 CAP – Consumer Application Program For latest information please see information on California BAR Program to reduce polluting California registered vehicles on California roads.