Image by Ryan McGuire from Pixabay The ball joint is to the car what a human shoulder is to the body. The same way the shoulder moves can be replicated by the ball and socket design that fits into a car’s wheelbase. The stem socket moves as the control arm while it travels up and down with changing road conditions, keeping the wheel assembly stable on the ground. The stem can spin freely without being attached to the base, and this is the pivot point.

Image by dgozgozz from Pixabay Your tail light is something that you can’t see that has high importance. They don’t serve you directly and act as a warning sign for others approaching you. Each time that you slow down, come to a stop or even tap the break, your lights are there to tell drivers behind you to slow down. If you have a tail light out, you need to fix it as soon as possible, keeping yourself out of harm’s way.

2017 Toyota C-HR by EurovisionNim — CC BY-SA 4.0 Remote start is one of those things that, once you have it, you feel like you can never live without it again. It’s there for you on those cold winter mornings and hot and sunny summer days, making your car the perfect temperature when you’re ready to hop in and go. Toyota, the world-renowned car manufacturer with everything from luxury to economy, offers a remote start on many of their vehicle, bringing convenience to your favorite brand.

Lexus RX 450h F Sport by M 93 — CC BY-SA 3.0 DE If you’ve ever had a remote car starter before, the convenience of this accessory is obvious. From warming up the car in the winter to getting the cabin cool on a hot summer day, a remote vehicle starter is essential as a television remote control. Even if a remote start is something new to you, it’s easy to imagine how starting your car from a distance could be helpful.

2012 Toyota Sienna by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 One of the great technology improvements to hit the auto industry in the last 10 years or so has been the availability of remote start on vehicles. While not every vehicle has remote start, more and more do each year and it is incredibly common as a standard feature. The Sienna’s remote start system to is similar to other makes and models, but what makes it different?

2021 Nissan Frontier Pro 4X by Autosdeprimera — CC BY 3.0 Are you thinking about a remote start for your truck? Read this article on Nissan Frontier remote start: the full rundown. It seems kind of odd, but not every vehicle has a remote start. Yes, they’re about as common on new vehicles as heated seats, but there are still consumers that buy base model vehicles or vehicles that aren’t brand new that could use an aftermarket remote starter.

2018 Nissan Qashqai N-Connecta DCi 1.5 by Vauxford — CC BY-SA 4.0 Car manufacturers are starting to realize that there are a few accessories that buyers know and love. Among them is a remote start, something that many manufacturers are starting to make a standard feature. Nissan is one of the many carmakers that’s hopping on the bandwagon, featuring a whole new line of vehicles with advanced features. If you’re wondering about Nissan remote start and what perks you can score if you add it to your vehicle, we’ve got the scoop below.

Broken Brake Line by michaelpickard — CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Brakes are one of the most important parts of any vehicle. They’re responsible for stopping the car, and they need to be taken care of so that decelerating and stopping are safe and efficient. While many people know that rotors and pads need to be inspected on a regular basis, there are many more parts of the braking system that are important.

Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay It’s happened to all of us. You’re driving down the road, everything going smoothly. Suddenly, your concentration is broken by a loud sound coming from the windshield. Debris from the road has been kicked up, and it’s target was the glass that separates you from the outside world. When you’re looking at the damage caused by this debris, you’ll have to determine if the windshield is going to need repair or replacement.

Photo by Markus Spiske from Pexels The engine in your vehicle gets hot, really, really hot. That’s just one of the natural side effects of using combustion for power. While this makes sense, and the heat is a requirement, engines operate best at certain temperatures. If the engine is too cool it requires more fuel to run, making it inefficient, and if it’s too hot then the components begin to overheat and are damaged over time.