Posted on 6/6/2022
The summer season has officially begun. It's all about holidays and road trips. If you, too, are planning to go on an exciting road trip this summer with your friends or family, make sure that your vehicle is in the best condition. This is the best way to have a fun and safe vacation without the hassle and expensive breakdowns. So, to make things easy, we have curated a checklist for you to make sure your vehicle is ready for summer road trips: Check Tires As tires come in direct contact with the road, it is essential to ensure they are properly inflated and free from any defects. This is much needed to maximize driving enjoyment, stay safe and reduce the risk of accidents. Therefore, the key considerations for tire maintenance are: Air pressure- It should be checked at least every 1000 miles. Also, as gas stations on the road may not have a pressure gauge, it makes sense to keep a handy air pressure gauge in the glove box of your car. Keep a jack and an extra tire in your tru ... read more
Posted on 2/13/2017
"It sounds like a helicopter is landing on my car!!" Is the call we took not too long ago. We have had a few customers come in from time to time and describe a horrendous noise, especially with their back windows cracked open. The reasoning behind this noise is really just simple physics: f=(c/2n)√(S/L'V), yep, the Helmoltz equation named after this guy Hermann Von Helmholtz. I told ya......Simple. Before you say, what the heck is this grease monkey talking about and think I'm crazy, I have a better answer for you. We call it Wind Throb. Basically, most vehicles now are very aerodynamic to save fuel consumption. The air flowing around your vehicle at a fast rate gets forced through the open window and creates that drumming or throbbing noise. This is almost always normal. It is usually described as the same thing as blowing over the to ... read more