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

Every car, truck, van, and SUV on the road today has headlights. However, you've probably noticed an increase in different types of headlights in more recent years - gone are the days where every vehicle on the road had the same bulb. Here is some information on headlights, from Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA.

hand on the manual gearbox of a stick shift

Manual transmissions aren’t necessarily simple, but they’re much easier to understand in concept than their automatic counterparts. You’re probably aware there are gears in manual transmissions - but there’s a little more to it than that. Here are some of the major components you’ll find in a manual transmission.

Obviously, your brakes are pretty important. Your brake system is made of many components that all have to work correctly for your brakes to operate seamlessly. If one thing needs to be repaired, the whole system is compromised. Brake pads, rotors, hoses, calipers, and metal lines all play a part in stopping your car. At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc, we’re here to make sure your car, truck, or SUV stops as it should.

With all fleets and commercial vehicles, there comes a time you have to decide - do we fix this vehicle, or replace it? At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, we’re here to help you figure that out.

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There have been a lot of technological advancements, and breakthroughs in efficiency to make modern cars, trucks, and SUVs so much more fuel-efficient than their counterparts. While engine design certainly plays a huge role, automatic transmissions have come a long way as well, contributing greatly to the gas mileage of your vehicle. From Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, here are some ways transmissions have changed to meet the demands of fuel efficiency.

jumper cables being held by person in front of car

If you drive a luxury or performance vehicle, you’re an owner of a reliable machine. Still, occasionally problems do arise. On vehicles like these, with so many electronics, a dead battery is a common issue. At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc we want to keep our customers informed, here’s how to jump-start your vehicle safely.

Whether you drive a Ford, Chevy, or Ram diesel truck, your tires are an important aspect of the way your truck performs. At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, we’re here to keep you in the loop on what type of tires are out there for you, and what your tires say about the condition of your truck.