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Cool Off - FAST!

Universal Motorcars is properly equipped to service and repair your car’s air conditioning system. We want you to stay cool, and we will provide you with the quality service you deserve. As part of our commitment to the environment, we capture the Freon during air conditioning servicing and recycle it so that it doesn’t enter our atmosphere and pollute our air. Our technicians will have your air conditioning running in a timely manner, using the best available tools, equipment, and parts. A quick overview of how your air conditioning operates: The majority of air conditioning systems in today’s cars have the following major components: a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, and a pressure regulating device like an orifice tube for most Ford or GM vehicles, or a thermal expansion valve, commonly used in imports and aftermarket kits. The compressor is a belt-driven pump that is fastened to the engine. It is responsible for compressing and transferring refrigerant gas. The condenser is...

How To Paint A Car

Every guide that offers helpful input on how to paint a ca r  is quick to remind the reader that the job takes a lot of time to complete. This is true, which means that a couple of weekends must be set aside if the intention is to get a car painted properly. Here are some useful tips for first-time DIY car painters on how to prepare for and go about the job thoroughly. First, it is important to determine whether the area is suitable for the activity. Residential garages may seem adequate, but they are not always the safest places to paint a car. The reason for this is that the presence of furnaces and heaters make residential garages unsafe. Paint fumes are flammable, and since the painting process usually results in the accumulation of gases in the area, it is too risky to paint a car in places containing fire hazards. In terms of location, the minimum requirements for painting a car are enough room for working around the vehicle, good lighting and ventilation, and m...

The 10 Worst Cars Ever Made

Pinto Tops Our 10 Worst Cars List  — Every automobile website or blog has a ten worst car's list, and we decided that it was our turn. We tried to limit our picks to relatively recent models — just as it’s easy to deride melodramatic overacting in a silent movie, it’s easy to pick out the flaws in the antique car from the days when the automobile was a new invention. So, without further ado, here are our ten worst cars of all time. More information on all types of cars is available at Ford St Cloud. 10. Camaro Iron Duke: The 1982 Chevy Camaro fitted with the underperforming 2.5-liter, four-cylinder “Iron Duke” engine that developed a mere 90 horsepower is an example of the wrong engine in the wrong car at the wrong time. Add a three-speed transmission to the mix and you have an epic fail. The Iron Duke made the trip from zero to 60 mph in a leisurely 20 seconds, which was perfect for driving onto entrance ramps leading to empty freeways. One advantage of owning the...

The Least Expensive Cars To Repair (2020)

I  think one of the biggest things that get overlooked when individuals are searching for and purchasing a new vehicle, is how much it is going to cost to repair the car if it breaks down. Generally, the more expensive the car, the more expensive it’s going to be to repair it. A new study just released by CarMD provides a detailed look into the cheapest car repair . The “cheapest” repair average isn’t just calculated on how much each trip to the repair shop costs, but also takes into account how often the vehicle needs to be serviced. High-end vehicles that require a lot of maintenance and repair, do not perform so well on a list like this. Now it isn’t necessarily a good idea to purchase a vehicle strictly based on the cost of repair, but it is something that should be kept at the forefront of your mind when looking at potential vehicles to purchase. While a particular brand may be cheaper to fix, it may also not provide the safety or performance ratings that yo...

Four Common Types of Annoying Car Damage

You’re in love – your car looks great and is your pride and joy, until, one annoying knock or bump occurs. The minor damage plays in your mind – the imperfections make it not feel like the same car anymore and even though others wouldn’t notice anything wrong with it, you know that it will need to be repaired before you feel this love once more. There are so many different types of minor car damage that will require us to go to a body repair garage, including the four discussed below. Wing mirrors Sticking out of the car and often very flimsy; wing mirrors suffer the brunt of minor accidents more than anything else. Whether you have got too close to another car or an object in a car park, or the damage was caused by someone else, broken wing mirrors make the car look cheap and nasty. Not to mention the fact that these are highly important tools for being able to see all around the car – especially when using multiple lanes on the motorway – it’s important that you do no...

Importance of brake lines in your braking system

As a rule, pretty much all components of the brake system of your own car are made to keep going, however, it is highly recommended to examine your braking system routinely and replace brake pads, rotors, line, and fluid if needed. To have an understanding of the importance of the braking system, and brake lines in particular, why don’t we quickly review how it works. Whenever you press the brake pedal in your car, it engages the main brake cylinder. The piston inside the cylinder generates the pressure within the brake lines which are attached to every single wheel. Consequently, the brake fluid under pressure activates each and every wheel cylinder, which in turn then presses brake pads to the rotors. This makes each of the wheels stop which successively makes the rest of the automobile stop going. An excellent innovation ended up being the development of the actual vacuum brake booster, which in turn makes it less difficult for everyone to put pressure on the brake pedal an...

What Makes a Good Car Repair shop in Vegas?

On the initial trip to a great Car Repair, he’s most likely to do a complete evaluation of the Auto Repair problems as well as the issue on hand .  The type of Car Repairer you’re engaging ought to let you know how most beneficially you are able to deal with the scenario and this needs to be relative for your own individual Car Repair requirements. Without a doubt, the Car Repairer will suggest that you simply preserve a well-considered vehicle maintenance regime and this really is essential irrespective of the reality whether or not or not you don’t have a Car Repair difficulty. This really is the most effective way you’ll be able to manage Car Repair in LV or your home town as well as other associated concerns and you ought to make a point of discussing all of your Car Repair problems and issues in Las Vegas simply because an excellent car Repairer will most most likely have encountered each and every type of situation you can present anyway,  plus it could sa...