Dan Fast Muffler & Brake

How Much Is That Car Alignment Going to Cost You?

Are you driving a vehicle with bad alignment? It is probably wearing out your tires or worse. Learn about car alignments and how much they cost.

Four Mechanic Questions You Should Ask When Your Car Is in the Shop

Here are four mechanic questions you should ask when your car is in the shop, whether you're a car expert or a novice looking to stretch a dollar.

How to Not Get Overcharged by a Mechanic

My husband took his car into our mechanic this morning to get enough work done to require a loaner car for the day and an estimate well over $1,000. “I’ll tell them not to change the cabin air filter,” he reassured me. “I can do that one myself.” Now if only he could install and align his own tires, change a serpentine belt and perform our state’s emissions test, we could really save some bucks.

10 Cars That Can Run For Over 250,000 Miles

While just about any car these days can clock a quarter million miles if an owner throws enough money at it in terms of ongoing repairs and upkeep – some models tend to be more enjoyable to own and hold together better over the long haul than others.To determine which would be the most likely ne

How Can Drivers Avoid Costly Automotive Repair?

What is the key to avoiding costly automotive repair? The answer is fairly obvious—keep up with basic automotive service at the appropriate mileage and time intervals. You will be helping your vehicle keep operating efficiently for as long as possible.How do you do this, you ask? First of all, reg...

Know How to Recognize an Accurate Auto Repair Estimate

Driving a motor vehicle in the United States is a fact of every day life for almost all of us. We depend on our vehicles to get us to work and home, take...

Why is it so hard to find an auto mechanic these days?

Don't ignore that 'check engine' light much longer—it could take a while to find someone to fix your car. Here's why.

6 Signs How to Know When Brake Pads Need to Be Replaced

Because brakes are hidden under the car and behind the wheels, many drivers don’t give them too much thought until all of a sudden they realize they are having trouble stopping on that proverbial dime! They may then realize that they have neglected taking care of one of the most crucial systems of t...

How To Make Sure Your Brakes Aren't Going To Suddenly Fail

When a cute girl came into a reddit user's shop to get her oil changed, she mentioned a "slight" grinding sound coming from the ... what's that part called again?

Stop and Check Your Brakes

Brake Safety Awareness Month in August is the perfect time to have your brakes checked to make sure they are in safe working condition before summer ends and the school year starts, says the non-profit Car Care Council. Brakes are a normal wear item for any car and eventually they’re going to need to be READ MORE »

Your Brakes May Be Trying To Tell You Something

(NAPSI)—If your brakes are trying to tell you something, you should pay attention. A properly operating brake system helps ensure safe vehicle control and operation and it should be checked

Garage Files: How to Check and Replace Your Brake Pads

Brake Calipers: Brake More Smoothly and Efficiently

If your car has disc brakes, then it has rotors, pads, and calipers. Using the best brake calipers will improve your ride and comfort on the road.

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An endless FAQ to road disc brakes

Love it or hate it, disc brakes on drop-bar bikes are here to stay. With all major drivetrain manufacturers now committed to the cause, and an increasing number of brands pushing the advanced braking system, there’s a high chance your next bike (or bike after that) will feature disc brakes. However, the number of

3 Types of Braking Systems

While you may think all brakes are the same, the truth is that they aren’t. Understanding the different braking components will help you explain to your auto mechanic wha...