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

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Hitting a pothole always hurts - you may not be sure exactly what happens when you hit a pothole, but you can tell it’s not good for your car, truck, or SUV. Here are issues caused by potholes, and what to watch out for if you hit a really rough one, from Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA.

Vehicle maintenance can be expensive. However, when it comes to owning a car, truck, or SUV, the only thing more expensive than maintaining one is doing no maintenance at all. Here’s why, from Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA.

Leaks and drips that get the interior of your vehicle wet are definitely an inconvenience. Sitting water promotes rust, bad smells, and can ruin your carpet. Furthermore, the water often seems to come from seemingly nowhere, adding to the frustration. From Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, here are some of the leading causes of water on your floor, and what you can do about it.

Keeping track of maintenance done on your fleet vehicles and commercial trucks is one of the most important aspects of fleet management. At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, we track maintenance and repairs for a number of reasons. Here’s why:

When your car, truck, or SUV is burning oil, it can be frustrating and costly. There are numerous reasons an engine will burn oil - these range from an altogether worn out engine to a simple part replacement. At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA we want to keep you informed, here's what you need to know about why your engine might be burning oil.

If you drive a Mercedes, Porsche, Subaru, BMW, Jaguar, or other performance and luxury vehicle, you’re a person who appreciates the value of quality. At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc, we share that appreciation - that’s why we specialize in quality cars and take pride in quality work.

At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, we see our fair share of damage that could’ve been prevented. Leaking injectors are one of the main ways a diesel engine can meet its demise - but the good news is, engine failure can be avoided, as long as the problem is taken care of.

Alignment is the position of your wheels in relation to your vehicle and how they interact with the road. When your vehicle is properly aligned, your wheels will point in the same direction as the vehicle. To maintain proper control of your car, you must keep your wheels in proper alignment. Otherwise, steering will become difficult, your tires will wear unevenly and your fuel economy will decrease.