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

Foggy headlights are a problem that has arisen in the past couple of decades, as we have moved away from glass sealed beam bulbs and into an era of plastic lenses with bulbs inside. While modern headlights are superior to the sealed beam headlights of years ago, they do tend to fog up after years of use. It’s a good trade for far better illumination and easier replacement, but an issue nonetheless. Hours and hours of heat, sunlight, and age eventually cause them to cloud up, which can reduce visibility at night in addition to worsening the appearance of your car, truck, or SUV. From Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, here are some tips on taking care of your foggy or cloudy headlight issue.

Here at Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA when your vehicle has a problem we know you want answers, and when it comes to information on pistons or engine building, most of our drivers know little about it. However, there’s some practical information regarding modern engine design that helps you better care for your vehicle, and keep it going strong. Here are some important aspects of modern piston design, and what it means for you that we felt might come in handy.

At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, we know that the life of a transmission is solely dependent on the quality of repair and maintenance it receives.

Routine maintenance keeps your fleet trucks safe on the road and protects you against unplanned trips to your local automotive shop! One thing a lot of people forget about is to have their coolant flushed. Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA will help you make sure your fleet vehicle is properly flushed every time!

Your pickup truck is heavy and hard working, whether it’s a Chevy, Ford, or Dodge. If you add towing to the mix, it’s even heavier and has to work harder. Your brakes are one of the most wear and tear prone systems on your diesel pickup, but at Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, we can help you keep yours in good shape.

At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, it’s important to us that your car, truck, or SUV is ready for any condition. Coolant flushes are an important part of getting your vehicle ready for winter - here’s why.

Checking the fluid level on your transmission is fairly easy, but a bit more complicated than checking your oil. Firstly, this only applies to automatic transmissions, and secondly, some modern vehicles don’t have dipsticks or dipstick tubes to check and add transmission fluid. With that in mind, here are some tips from Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA in regard to checking your transmission fluid.

Your injectors are the mechanism that delivers fuel into the cylinders of your diesel engine. As such, they’re clearly important. At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, we will diagnose, maintain, and repair any injector issues you may be experiencing with your commercial or fleet trucks, in a timely and professional manner.