Since the concept of self driven cars with no assistance from drivers has come closer to reality, the day they are being mass-produced is not far away. When it becomes a reality, traffic congestion could be brought down as cars could drive at high speeds even in congested traffic as they all could accelerate at the same time and could apply breaks simultaneously. This ability will certainly contribute to reduce traffic congestion on roads. This will reduce the number of man hours lost on the roads too.

hood of a car You load the software onto your computer and then you can link it up through the «OBDII (CAN) plug-in- port «which is located under your vehicle’s dashboard. The wizard screen will translate the computer signals of your car into a comprehensive diagnosis. Based on these auto diagnostics of your vehicle, you will know what exactly is wrong with your vehicle.

Auto glass installation in cars that had rubber gaskets will require you to have a small tool that resembles a plastic screwdriver. This tool will help you pull the gasket over the edge of the window. The plastic tool will insure that you do not damage the glass during the installation of the gasket. This form of glass is tempered and resists breaking, but a metal tool can strike it on the edge in just the right way and cause the item to shatter.

You’ve no time to go to market and search for the required parts? No problem internet is there to help you out. Many websites have been established to help people find the part they want.

This is true for both new and used parts, but I would highly recommend only buying used auto parts online if it is your only recourse. Used parts can be very difficult to determine quality even with the product in hand, much less through someone’s web page who is trying to sell it to you.

Car dealer – your first stop could be your very own car dealer. He was the one who got you all the information and details when you were making the purchase. He is also well qualified and equipped to provide you information or even the product itself. He may not have it ready right then, but can easily fetch it for you. The downside is the high price which is mostly because of the middlemen involved in the process.

I usually replace spark plugs once a year. The clerk at the auto parts store needs specific information about your vehicle to be able to provide you with the correct parts that fit your car. He needs to know the year the car was made, the car manufacturing company, the car model and the car’s engine size.

Try and buy used. This isn’t always a good idea but on certain things it is usually easy to get a great deal on part used stock. If you hunt around you may find the part you are looking for at an amazing discount due to the fact that they are no longer new. If you have an old car this may be your only option.

Should you buy new, used, or rebuilt? Should you buy locally or online? The same rules still apply. Common parts like starters, alternators, and water pumps, can be rebuilt and last a long time for less money than new ones. Sometimes junkyard parts come with a guarantee (of sorts) and a low price that makes them worthwhile, as long as you realize they were «used» by somebody, and are already partly worn-out. You get what you pay for — sometimes — and sometimes not. What’s the suppliers reputation? What’s the guarantee? Will they give it to you in writing, with a receipt?