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

Auxiliary transmission coolers are one of many ways the aftermarket can improve the quality and durability of your vehicle. From Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, here’s some information concerning auxiliary coolers, why you might need one, and what it can do for you.

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Leaky transmissions can be a pain. Not only do they make a mess on the underside of your car, and in your driveway, but the transmission fluid is expensive and inconvenient to deal with. At from Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA we want you to be an informed driver so here’s some information about where transmission leaks start, and how to end them.

Diesel trucks are known for their incredibly reliable engines. At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, we know that the key to a reliable engine is good maintenance. In fleet trucks, the difference between a truck that lasts a million miles and a truck that needs new engine hinges on how well it has been maintained.

Tires may be the only part of a vehicle that physically meets the road, but your shock absorbers are next in line. Working with the suspension springs, they absorb shocks from bumps and cracks in the road, while simultaneously controlling bounce and body roll.

Do you need new brake pads? Most of the time, if you think you do, the answer is yes. While a lot of auto parts stores sell brake pads with lifetime warranties, don’t be misled...brake pads will still wear down.

If your car, truck or SUV is experiencing engine issues and you are concerned about having to purchase a new vehicle, our technicians at Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia have an answer that will save you money and help you maintain the value of your vehicle. Today's vehicles cost more than they ever did and you typically have a loan for a much longer time period - yet the warranty it seems stays relatively short!

Here, we believe in treating your vehicle as if it were ours and if your engine is not reliable we can replace it with a JASPER replacement engine with a nationwide parts and labor warranty! It is what we would do with our car, truck or SUV instead of trading it for a higher payment or a vehicle we didn't like as much as what we had!

With the seasonal impacts and weather changes, a lot of wear can go into your wiper blades. Are your blades leaving behind streaks? Scraping noises when they rub against the windshield? Or the most obvious sign, is the blade fraying and cracking? It’s time to ask yourself; do I need new wiper blades? Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA is here to help.

The condition of your transmission fluid can tell you a lot about the condition of the transmission itself. At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, we want to help you be aware of what to look for and what we look for when servicing your transmission.