automotive

3 Regular Things That Could Be Damaging Your Vehicle’s Paint Job

Outside of a car accident, there are lots of things which can damage the paint on your vehicle. To take good care of the new paint job on your vehicle, you need to understand what else can damage your vehicle's paint job. #1 Tree Sap When you park your car outside, you should be careful where you park it. Avoid parking your vehicle underneath a tree. When you park underneath a tree, the sap from the tree can drip down onto your vehicle. Read More 

Essential Accessories For Your School’s Campus Security Vehicles

Campus security provides a host of benefits for your school, from making students feel safe to taking reports from victims of crimes. Giving your campus security vehicles a few upgrades can help your security team do its job more effectively. Here are a few upgrades to consider for your campus security vehicles. Police Sirens Police sirens give your security vehicles an air of authority. When potential criminals hear the sirens coming, they may abandon what they are doing, which in turn can stop crimes in progress. Read More 

Reasons Your Engine Oil Light Comes On After An Oil Change

You likely already know that your car needs an oil change every 3,000 miles or so, but what do you do when the oil light comes on shortly after that oil change? If you're not really familiar with the mechanics of your car, you may not know where to start to make sense of it. The good news is that there are only a couple of things that are typically to blame for this. Read More 

Moving Within The Planets: An Explanation Of Planetary Gearsets In Transmissions

When you think of driving a car, you probably give no thought to planets, how planets move, or even how cars move for that matter. You just plug in the key, turn the car on, shift your automatic transmission into gear, and go. Yet, the movement of the planets is closely related to the movement of your car. How? The answer has everything to do with planetary gearshifts in your car's transmission. Read More 

Taking The Next Step In Your Truck Driving Career As An Independent Operator

If you enjoy the independence and flexibility of being a truck driver but looking for ways to have more control over what kind of loads you haul and driving routes, you should consider using your skills to launch a solo enterprise. Since you already have the requisite skills and license to operate semi trucks, the only major hurdle you face to becoming an independent driver is buying or leasing your own vehicle. Read More