Category Archives: ReachCast

Brake rotors come in three main forms: slotted, drilled, and slotted/drilled. Each type offers its own unique advantages and disadvantages. Watch this video to learn about each type of brake rotor.

All three types of brake rotors are performance-or… Continue reading →

When your car’s internal systems are in great working condition, your vehicle should perform smoothly and quietly. One way to diagnose a car problem is to listen for any sounds that seem loud or out of the ordinary. Here is a look at some commo… Continue reading →

Suspension problems can be tricky to diagnose. Often, suspension problems will build up slowly over time and can go unnoticed until they have caused serious damage to your vehicle. With proper care and maintenance, your vehicle’s suspension sys… Continue reading →

When you drive a manual transmission, you will experience the thrill of being totally connected to your vehicle’s shifting power. To help maintain and care for your manual transmission, it is helpful to understand the components that make up th… Continue reading →

The alternator is one of the major systems used to supply power to the electrical components of your vehicle. Along with the battery and voltage regulator, the alternator provides power to your lights, dashboard instruments, and many other electrical… Continue reading →

"Great experience!!!   My wife and I flew from AZ, to visit our daughter and grandchildren in Hoffman Estates last weekend.  While visiting, our daughter’s van broke down.  Not being from the area and it being a Friday afternoon, … Continue reading →

The torque converter is what allows the engine and transmission gears to continue turning, even when the vehicle has come to a stop. In an automatic transmission, the torque converter serves as a type of fluid coupling, which allows the engine to spi… Continue reading →

By learning how to diagnose what’s wrong with your car, you will be better prepared for your next trip to the mechanic. To help you learn more about your car’s internal systems, you will need an on-board diagnostics reader. When you plug … Continue reading →

Automatic transmissions are comprised of many complex and sophisticated components. By automating the vehicle’s shifting functions, automatic transmissions have streamlined and revolutionized the driving experience. At the core of an automatic … Continue reading →

The CV joints and drive axles are major components of a front wheel drive transmission system. Axles transfer power from the engine to the wheels; CV joints, or Constant Velocity joints, allow the axle to swivel as the wheels are turned. For a closer… Continue reading →