The clutch is the pedal you’ll see next to the gas and brakes on a manual car. You already knew that if you could drive a stick shift. However, you may not have given much thought to the clutch’s nitty-gritty mechanics. Here at Hoover Automotive, we’ve gathered all the details you’ll want to know about … Read More
Every driver knows that their car tires do not last forever. Sooner or later, it needs to be replaced. But how do you know when that time has come? The answer to that is a little more complicated than you might realize. Different drivers have different driving habits, not to mention drive in varying conditions. … Read More
Our cars should always be clean and well-maintained. A minor problem once or twice a year is fairly normal in cars of a certain age. However, a car that breaks down regularly may become expensive in the process. You should try to identify problems early on so you can have them fixed immediately, preventing large … Read More
Many car owners are aware of the fact that having an oil change regularly is good for their vehicle’s performance and its ability to last over time. What some people don’t know is how exactly their car benefits from an oil change and how much of an impact it has on its gas mileage. Whenever … Read More
With hundreds of millions of vehicles traversing the United States’ roads every single day, it would be an understatement to say that Americans have mostly grown dependent on the need to get around on four wheels. At this rate, the average US citizen uses their car so much that they spend over 17,600 minutes driving … Read More
If you depend on the “change oil” alert sign on your dashboard to tell you when it’s time to pay a visit to the mechanic, you might be setting your car up to break down. For the automobile layman, the importance of changing a car’s oil might not be so apparent. Oil is highly essential … Read More
When you own a vehicle, it will require regular maintenance to ensure you can keep driving it down the road for an extended period. No matter how many trips you take, you don’t have anything to worry about because you know your car is in mint condition. Part of managing it is checking to see … Read More
Vehicle tires are one of the main components of a car. If you remove one tire, your car would not be completely functional. The tire is what links your vehicle to the road, so it is essential in ensuring that you have a safe drive. It is also crucial when braking or accelerating the vehicle. … Read More
If you have driven your car for years now, you might be used to its in and outs. You’ll know how far you have to press the accelerator to reach a particular speed and how the car reacts to different terrain. This means that if anything feels out of the norm, you will notice right … Read More
Most car owners tend to have tunnel vision when it comes to maintaining their car’s components under the hood. After all, the engine powers the entire vehicle. However, it’s also essential to give credit to the impact wheels contribute to your driving. They improve your car’s handling, ride quality, braking capacity, and even fuel usage. … Read More
