Name That Part revealed – Brake Master Cylinder

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A hearty congratulations to those who correctly guessed this week's mystery part as a "Brake Master Cylinder!" For more information about this Brake Master Cylinder, visit Advance Auto Parts. We'll see you on Facebook next Monday for another … [Continue reading]

Advance exclusive: Interview with Richard Griot of Griot’s Garage

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We recently caught up with Griot's Garage founder and industry icon Richard Griot—to get the real dirt on his favorite classic cars.  Something special happens when two car guys get to talking. You can feel it in the air: you’re both nuts … [Continue reading]

The best ways to recycle motor oil, and why you should

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According to the American Petroleum Institute and quoted by the Environmental Protection Agency (AAP), "Recycling just 2 gallons of used oil can generate enough electricity to run the average household for almost 24 hours." This recycled oil can … [Continue reading]

Name That Part revealed – Power Steering Pressure Switch

Power Steering Pressure Switch

If you guessed this week's mystery part as a "Power Steering Pressure Switch," you are absolutely correct! For more information about this Power Steering Pressure Switch, visit Advance Auto Parts. We'll see you on Facebook next Monday for … [Continue reading]

Top 5 Cars with Underrated Styling

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Automotive design is a funny thing. There are no objective truths in it, no yes-or-no answers, which is frustrating for a backyard mechanic like me. See, I like problems that have clear solutions: you set your goal, put your time in, and before you … [Continue reading]

Your car won’t start. What’s next?

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There’s never a convenient time to have a broken-down vehicle, and it usually seems to happen right when you need to get somewhere quickly. Fortunately, there are things you can do to hurry along the process of turning "my car won't start" into … [Continue reading]

Name That Part revealed – Alternator Brush

Alternator Brush

This week's mystery part was a "Alternator Brush. " It's hard to believe that March is almost a thing of the past, isn't it? My, how time flies when you're having fun playing Name That Part! For more information about this Alternator Brush, … [Continue reading]

Diesel fuel and our kind of food truck

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My business partner and I have officially graduated from using each of our family’s minivans for our deliveries. She and I have put them through the roadway ringer and they now deserve to be reserved for family-friendly ventures once again. We … [Continue reading]

The pros and cons of auto clubs

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Auto clubs can provide multiple services, ranging from car insurance to: auto maintenance services auto towing services road side assistance and more Is this something that you need? Pros of Auto Clubs People often become members … [Continue reading]

Name That Part revealed – Disc Brake Caliper

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After a couple of fairly easy rounds, we wanted to give you a real challenge.  However, it appears this wasn't much of a challenge for most of our fans after all! As many of you guessed, this week's mystery part is... a "Disc Brake Caliper. … [Continue reading]