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

At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, we enjoy providing you with useful knowledge that pertains to the ownership and maintenance of your car, truck, or SUV. You may have noticed more and more electric cars hitting our roadways over the past few years. With that in mind, here’s a brief, but interesting look at the history of electric cars.

If you drive a standard shift vehicle, you probably know your clutch is an important part of your driving experience. Proper maintenance and use of the clutch will dramatically increase its lifespan, saving you a lot of money in the future. Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia explains:

mechanic placing a car battery into a vehicle

Your car’s radio and headlights, plus a slew of other important functions, are powered by an electrical current generated by your vehicle’s engine. A vital part of generating electricity is having a place to store it while it’s not being used. This is where your car battery comes into play. The battery of your vehicle holds electrical energy while the car is off in order to help the engine turn over and create a spark to start internal combustion. Without a working battery, your car will not be able to start. If you allow our team here at Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc to perform proper maintenance, an average car battery can start your car reliably for roughly four years.

Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors which are sometimes difficult to pin down. From Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip.

Mechanic holding checklist while checking on vehicle repairs

Maintaining your car doesn't have to be a hassle, just bring it to our team here at Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia. We can take care of all the dirty work. However, it's important to know when you should get proper maintenance. Here are some quick tips and advice on the basics of car maintenance!

At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, we work hard to be the maintenance and repair shop your fleet needs.

If you’re ever in a situation where you must remove the battery from your vehicle, it’s important to know what you’re doing. It seems pretty straight forward, and it is. However, there are some important things to remember when disconnecting the battery in your car, truck, or SUV. Here are some tips on disconnecting a car battery, from Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA.

salesman talking to customer about a new vehicle

Whether you drive a Chevrolet, Ford, or Dodge diesel pickup, there will come a day when you have to ask the question - has the time come to get a new truck? Knowing when to throw in the towel or decide to keep the vehicle you have can be a difficult task. Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA is here to help you decide.