Lights are not just for decoration: There is a temptation to consider lights to be some sort of poor relation that does not require attention. In fact poor lights will get you stopped by the police and you might end up paying a hefty fine. There are traffic laws that specifically require that you have good lighting. If you are working on your own then you should use a mirror or reflection. The rear lights can often go off without being given proper notice because the driver is concentrating on the front lights. The number plate light has to also be checked. If you are looking for replacements then it is imperative that you get good quality lights that will be able to give you good services.

suspension repair shop Now you are ready to hit the road. Buckle up and take the car for a test drive. At first, drive normally to get the vehicle into proper operating conditions. After a warm-up, get on the throttle and note how the car performs at WOT (Wide Open Throttle). Come to a compete stop and test the braking capabilities. Be sure to travel over a speed bump to test suspension components as well. After you perform your various tests to decide the mechanical structure of the Mustang, return it back to the seller and tell him you have a few more similar cars to go test drive but you will stay in touch.

Suspension. Wear and tear on your car’s suspension system can result in a rough ride. Shocks, struts and various chassis parts such as your tie rods and ball joints may need to be replaced. Check your brakes too — pads, linings and rotors wear out.

One thing people always check when buying a used car are the tires. Yes, this is important for an autocross car, but not to see how “good” the tires are, but to see if the car needs an alignment. Autocross is about handling and you need to be sure the car’s stock “handling” ability is where it should be.

Upgrade your car at once using the new E39 BMW suspension kits, as they lend your BMW a sporty look and facilitate better handling. A worn out car suspension is indeed unpleasing and it calls for immediate replacement. Consider upgrading to E39 suspension for your 5 series.

I guess it’s also a good thing that you can simply trade the existing engine of your car for something better. If you really want to upgrade your engine to something with serious power, go for those that boast of 500 horsepower and up.

Now for under the hood. Check your air filter to make sure it is clean and check all your fluids including the coolant system and also the air conditioner before those hot and humid days are here. Running the air conditioning system every once in a while will keep it working when you need it to. If pot holes are a problem in your area you should also have the suspension checked to make sure there are no worn or damaged parts from getting bounced around. Worn suspension parts can lead to tire and other suspension parts prematurely wearing and alignment problems.

Carburetor and Fuel System – Has your gas mileage gone down? If so, it could be the carburetor or fuel system causing problems. These should be regularly maintained.

bastrop gmc With 80,000 pounds of semi truck coming down the interstate at 70 miles per hour, that’s one load that can’t be stopped on a dime. It takes a really powerful braking system on the tractor and trailer to stop straight, fast and safe. The brakes are probably the most important safety feature on the truck. Brakes generate massive amounts of friction and heat every time the driver steps on the brake peddle to slow or stop the truck. Eventually that takes its toll on brakes and they need to be replaced before they fail. A brake failure at a critical time could be catastrophic. Being sure the brakes, brake fluid, hoses and connections are in good shape is a top priority.

The Japanese brand has had a hard time earning major brand recognition and consumer loyalty. However, owners of Suzuki cars don’t really have a lot of major complaints. In fact, Grand Vitara and SX4 compact owners are usually pretty happy with their vehicles. The automaker is working to expand its model range, which could take it off this list in the future as long as the quality holds up. It appears to be more of an image problem than actual mechanical or performance issues that placed this brand on the list.