OEReplacement News

When selecting a car it is extremely important to ensure that you will be able to find replacement parts in the future. This is especially important when shopping for less common cars such as electric vehicles.

Filed under: Industry News by Josh Razgunas On: June 29th, 2010

Changing your cabin air filter is as important for the health of your car as it is for the health of those who rides in your car. Not only does your air filter clean the air that passes through your engine but it filters the air that passes into your cabin. If your cabin air filter is clogged the passenger compartment is virtually sealed, letting very little air in or out. If your windows quickly fog when you have a carload of passengers this is an indication that it is time to change your filter.

Filed under: Industry News by Josh Razgunas On: June 29th, 2010

Preventative maintenance is essential to the health of any vehicle. Following the scheduled maintenance outlined in your owner’s manual and regularly checking fluids and filters can save you time and money, down the road, and extend the life of your car.

Filed under: Industry News by Josh Razgunas On: June 29th, 2010

Even a cautious, experienced winter driver with good tires can get into trouble, however, if the rest of the car isn’t up to the task. We already know snow tires are vital, but their effectiveness is dramatically reduced if they’re not also in good condition.

Filed under: Industry News by Josh Razgunas On: April 9th, 2010

There’s law associated with winter driving. It’s the same law regarding weather as the rest of the year, but it means something different. Essentially, the law says that if you have a weather-related accident, it’s your fault, not the weather’s. Legally, you are required to do whatever it takes to avoid trouble in winter weather. And if you haven’t made the proper preparations, that might mean staying home.

Filed under: Industry News by Josh Razgunas On: April 9th, 2010

The auto industry has been hammered by bad news, seemingly for years now. First, there was the collapse of General Motors and Chrysler, bailouts and bankruptcies. Then in the restructuring, brands like Pontiac and Saturn were killed off, while painful, drawn out legal battles were fought over the sale and survival of Volvo, Hummer, Opel and Saab. Now, Fiat owns Chrysler, Spyker owns Saab and Chinese heavy equipment maker Sichuan Tengzhong owns Hummer.

Filed under: Industry News by Josh Razgunas On: April 9th, 2010

There are great auto shows around the world: Paris, Tokyo, Berlin. But only one takes place in the cradle of the automobile industry: Detroit.

Filed under: Industry News by Josh Razgunas On: April 9th, 2010

Trade-offs are a fact of life. Since we can’t do everything at once, and most of us have more things to do than for which we have time, we put things off, cut corners where we have to, and muddle through the best we can. If that involves getting a sandwich from the corner deli, rather than making one at home, we’re no worse for wear. But in a car, cutting corners can have serious consequences.

Filed under: Industry News by Josh Razgunas On: April 9th, 2010

Neglect your oil change, and you’ll shorten the life of your engine. That’s your choice, just like ordering that triple-salami sandwich for lunch. For other items, such as timing chains, CV (constant velocity) boots and joints, they might not actually need replacing, but they do need inspection, because the consequences can be as serious as a heart attack.

Filed under: Industry News by Josh Razgunas On: April 9th, 2010

We’ve looked at the extreme measures carmakers and their suppliers go through to build car parts and truck parts that will last. But some parts, no matter how well built, do need replacement. Oil filters, transmission filters, cabin air filters and engine air filters fill up with contaminants and should be changed, sometimes along with filter gaskets. No HID headlamp is immune to a rock, and the soft compounds that make premium flat wiper blades work so well wear out in time.

Filed under: Industry News by Josh Razgunas On: April 9th, 2010