Automotive News & Information - Harold's Used Auto Parts, Inc.

It’s easier than ever to keep your fleet running smoothly for thousands of miles. If a vehicle has less than 50,000 miles on it today, chances are it still has 75 percent of its driving life ahead of it. That’s good news if you’re a company managing a fleet of vehicles. It wasn’t that long ago that hitting the 100,000-mile mark on the odometer was a major milestone. Today, vehicles are built to last. With the proper maintenance and attention, there’s no reason you shouldn’t expect to see that 50,000-mile reading on the odometer one day roll right past 200,000 and keep ongoing. Here at Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc, we're going to give you some tips on how to make that happen!

Two things matter when mounting new tires on your truck or commercial vehicle. First, you want it done right. Second, you want it done fast. For both, Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA has you covered.

Transmissions are one of the more mysterious and unknown aspects of automotive engineering, to most people. In the modern world, this is more true than ever, making technicians with expertise in transmission maintenance and repair more of a necessity than a convenience. At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, our technicians have the skill, knowledge, and equipment necessary to diagnose and repair any sort of transmission issue you may be experiencing with your Dodge, Chevrolet, or Ford diesel pickup.

People idle their vehicles for a variety of reasons - to warm it up on cool days and to keep it cool on warm days. But what does idling mean for your transmission? Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA has the answers.

Wheel bearings are an often overlooked, but incredibly important component on your diesel truck; and when one begins to fail, other problems begin to arise. Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia has the information you need to recognize a problem before it turns into a bigger one. Here’s what to look out for:

As cars become more technologically advanced, the importance of your vehicle’s battery becomes more important. In the old days, a car battery essentially worked, or it didn’t; if it was good enough to start the car, it was good enough. Modern vehicles are a different story. A faulty battery can cause a variety of issues, including engine codes, sensor failures, irregular transmission behavior, and the list goes on.

Battery failure often causes issues that are commonly misdiagnosed, and in the hands of the wrong auto repair shop, a mechanic may spend hundreds of your hard-earned dollars chasing problems that don’t exist. At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, our mechanics are familiar with modern vehicles and the problems that accompany them.

The differentials on your Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge diesel pickup are some of the hardest working components on your truck. At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, our technicians are experts in maintaining, repairing, and replacing differentials, keeping your truck working reliable just as much as you do.

It’s no secret, commercial truck tires are expensive. The good news is, if one of your tires is experiencing issues, Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia has you covered. We want to make sure your fleet stays fully operational and you on the road! Here are some things to keep your eye on when it comes to your tires and tips to keep your tires lasting.