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

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.

We’ve all been there: You start your car in the morning and begin to back out of the driveway. You hear an unusual noise coming from your car, and it sounds bad. How do you know if it's something you should bring in to us here at Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc to get looked at?

Once you have a set of new tires installed on your commercial truck or fleet vehicle, you’ll want to get the most out of them. By maintaining them correctly and inspecting them regularly, you’ll keep them on the road for many miles to come. At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA we want you to be able to drive on your tires for miles, so let us help you do just that!

Is your diesel having issues starting up? Do you hear a knocking noise? Is there blue colored smoke coming from your engine? Don't ingore the signs, those could all be signs of engine failure. One of the leading issues that lead to diesel engine failure is fuel contamination. Fuel contamination comes in different forms, but always has the same result - engine trouble and fuel system failures. Here’s what you need to know about fuel contamination with diesel trucks, from Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA.