With a license to drive and a set of wheels to enjoy, your teen will likely appreciate gifts for their birthday that relate to driving in some way. If you're like most parents, you are probably interested in gifting them with something that will enhance their experience as a driver without interfering with their concentration while behind the wheel. By focusing on your teen's needs, you can provide them with a gift that they'll appreciate yet at the same time improves their ability to be a responsible driver.
When you're a long haul trucker, having air conditioning in your rig during the summer months is essential. There is nothing worse than driving through an area where the temperature is in the triple digits and finding out that your semi truck's air conditioner isn't working as it should. As summer approaches, it is important to pay attention to how your truck's air conditioner is running-- if there is a problem, there will usually be signs.
It's easy to get in the habit of jumping right in your car and taking off without checking things out. However, this can lead to you experiencing unforeseen problems while you are on the road or when you get back in your car. It's best if you can get in a habit of checking the car over once a week or so. This way, you have a much better chance of finding problems right away.
As a driver, you can't expect your vehicle's brakes to last forever. Each time you step onto the brake pedal, you're wearing down your pads and rotors and getting closer to the need to replace them. However, this isn't to say that a careful driving approach can't drastically extend the life of your vehicle's brakes. Adopting a series of smart-driving tactics is advantageous because it will not only save you money in preventable brake replacement but also keep you safer every time you're behind the wheel.
The transmission of your car keeps it moving. This particular component is responsible for the forward and backwards movement of your vehicle. Thus, if a transmission is in need of repair, it is best to have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Still, you may be unaware of signs that indicate that your transmission is failing. Here are a few:
Stalling Between Gear Shifts
Even if the transmission in your car is automatic, you may notice the transitions between the gears as your car increases speed.
