How Cooling Systems Work - With the scorching temperatures during the summer, it is very important to have your car’s cooling system serviced to avoid overheating mishaps. Let us explain the basics, just read.

How to do a Wheel Alignment -Often, wheel Alignment is confused with wheel Balancing.  The two really have nothing to do with each other except for the fact that they affect ride and handling.  If you are not sure what the difference is, keep reading

How to Speak “Car” Lingo If the terms used by auto techs sounds foreign to you, don’t worry. Here is a glossary of frequent auto maintenance terms to help you translate the “car” spoken by technicians. Read more

How to Replace Windshield Wipers Brake-O-Rama recommends that if you notice the wipers leaving patches or puddles of water marks, to replaced the damaged or worn windshield wipers as they can be dangerous in wet-driving conditions. Read more

How to Choose a New Tire At Brake-o-rama, we have tires from all major tire brands. Among so many choices, how do you compare and choose one tire over another? There are dozens of major tire manufacturers in the United State each with dozens, sometimes hundreds of unique tire lines. So where should you start? Read more

How to Drive Manual Transmission We’ve all seen them on the road, bucking and stalling while learning how to drive stick. This guide was designed to take some of the pain and embarrassment out of the process.. Read more

How to Change a Tire Brake-O-Rama understands a flat tire is one of the biggest inconveniences you can experience on the road. If you don’t have your cell phone handy to call a tow truck or aren’t up for waiting, here’s what to do.. Read more

How to Jump Start a Battery A dead battery is another common inconvenience that many drivers will encounter in their lifetime. And unlike changing a flat tire, this one requires a little help from your friends. So, if you don’t want to call a tow truck and you have a willing helper, here’s how to get some life back in your car battery.. Read more

How to Spot Worn Brakes The more you use your brakes, the faster they wear out. By design, all brakes contain special friction materials, referred to as pads or shoes, which keep the metal of your calipers from grinding against – and damaging – the metal of your rotors.. Read more

How to Spot Worn Tires Your tires are crucial to your car or truck’s handling and safety. Regular tire rotations can help distribute wear evenly over a longer period of time, but no tire lasts forever. Replace your tires if you notice.. Read more

How to Spot Battery Problems The best way to avoid having to jump-start a dead battery is to learn the warning signs of an aging or worn battery, such as excessive corrosion around the battery terminals or cables.. Read more

How to Spot Worn Shocks or Struts Shocks and struts help keep your tires in contact with the road and affect your vehicle handling and control. Your local Brake-O-Rama store can help you keep an eye on the health of your shocks or struts with a vehicle check-up report. However, if you notice excessive bouncing while driving, you may need.. Read more

How Often to Replace Air Filter It’s hard to give a specific time or mileage figure because the life of the filter depends on how much crud it ingests. Brake-O-Rama recommends changing it annually or every 15,000 miles for preventative maintenance especially for the city driver. However, it may not be the case for rural drivers because.. Read more