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

All trucks, from a Chevy S-10, to the largest, heavy-duty trucks on the road, are classified into categories. Trucks are categorized by weight into classifications 1-9, and each grade comes with its own set of regulations and license requirements. Here’s a quick guide, from Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia.

You’ve known someone at some point that has a seemingly impossible amount of keys, keychains, and other accessories hanging from their key ring. You might even be guilty of that yourself. At [BUSINESS_ NAME] in Philadelphia, PA, we’ve seen our fair share of these loaded down car keys, and also the damage it can cause. Here’s what you need to know.

Ever looked at the bottom of your shoes and noticed that one area of the sole is more worn than another? The way you walk causes a wear pattern to occur as you put more weight on certain areas of your feet. If your shoe needed work, you would take it to a cobbler.

The catalytic converter is an essential piece of equipment on any modern vehicle. At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, our team of professional technicians are able to diagnose and repair any catalytic converter issues your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup may be experiencing.

If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, you know that clutch replacement can be an expensive and time-consuming job. Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia has some tips to keep your clutch replacements as infrequent as possible.

If there’s an issue with your diesel fuel system, the most important thing to remember is to fix it sooner rather than later. With gas engines, you can often power through a fuel issue for quite some time - they’re irritating, but not often permanently damaging. Diesel systems are a little more important, and parts rely heavily on one another to avoid damage and keep working properly, as well as maintenance and repair from professional technicians.

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, the professionals at Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA have you covered. Our technicians are well equipped with the tools and knowledge necessary to fix or maintain all makes and models, including diesels.

Have you always wondered what a spark plug does? Our team here at Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc is here to help you out. It's simple in theory but does quite a lot of work for such a small piece of equipment. Your spark plug forces electricity to arc across a gap like a bolt of lightning at high voltage and fits into your engine's cylinder head, where it “sparks” to ignite the fuel and creates combustion within your engine. Without it, you wouldn't be able to drive your car or truck.