Your car battery is an important part of your ignition system. The battery generates and stores a charge measured in voltage that is necessary to initiate the spark process. When starting the vehicle, the battery loses volts. The used voltage is replaced through the action of the alternator which directs current to the battery until the battery reaches a certain value in voltage.

The alternator is not the only way a battery is charged. Long ago inventors learned that positioning positively charged and negatively charged lead poles close to one another in a sulfuric acid bath produces...

No one wants to experience a blown tire when driving on the streets of Chamblee. A blown tire can cause you to lose control of your vehicle. It might cause you to have an accident. There are some ways to avoid having a blown tire.

Tires that are not inflated properly can blow out. Make sure that your tires all have the proper air pressure. A car that is out of alignment can have a blown tire. If your car is pulling to one side, that is a sign that it is out of alignment. Tires out of alignment will…

One of the aspects of keeping your vehicle properly maintained is recognizing when the brake system needs inspection and maintenance. If the brake pedal has become soft, that’s a strong indicator that the brake fluid is not flowing as it should to operate the parts properly. You want your car’s pedal to feel like it has the ability to stop and hold you in place. One of several situations may be the cause.

The main culprit is usually air in the lines. When this occurs, it requires bleeding the air out, which will then provide the freedom of…

An indicator for determining if you have a failing fuel pump in your vehicle's engine is often found as you’re driving, rather than idling. That is because, as you’re driving at a higher rate of speed, you will be able to identify if the engine “sputters.”

Typically, a strong indication will be that the engine will sputter and then immediately continue its normal range of performance. Most times, that scenario is the indication of a failed fuel pump; however, it could also indicate a clogged fuel filter which will mimic the same type of sputtering.

 

You may be wondering if using kitty litters is more eco-friendly than road salt. To put it simply; no it is not. Both kitty litter, made of clay, and road salt can be devastating to your landscape.

Salt attacks vegetation by making the soil in which it is planted unsuitable for quality of life. It also erodes away anything it touches. Kitty litter of the clay sort soaks up and holds onto moisture which can make it a headache to deal with. It can create a slippery mess on your driveway and sidewalks, and when it reaches your lawn, it…

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As the winter months begin to approach, there are many different things that you need to think about to prepare. One thing that you need to consider is how to make sure that your vehicle is prepared to handle the colder weather and harsh conditions.

When you are looking to get your vehicle ready for the winter months, the most important thing that you could do is have it serviced by professional for seasonal Maintenance. Winter...

The transmission on your car allows you to change gears. It controls the power sent to each wheel and makes it possible to drive at varying speeds comfortably. When you have problems with your transmission, it's time to come in to Curry Honda Atlanta for service.

It is important for your tires to be filled with just the right amount of air so that they touch the road in the way that they are meant to. It is also important for them to have a good amount of tread on them to keep your vehicle from slipping around. 

Most people who buy a car get a loan to do so. While the monthly payment for that loan is likely to be the biggest expense of owning an automobile, there are a number of other costs as well.

• You can't drive a car without insurance, which is likely to be your second-biggest ongoing cost of ownership. 

The importance of tire rotations often goes unnoticed, but that doesn’t mean they are any less vital to the life of your tires. You may remember hearing something about it from someone you know, like a friend or the technician down the street. Now it's time to get serious about this aspect of vehicle maintenance.