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

Mechanic working on the brakes of a truck

Brake pads are important - you don’t need them to go, but you do need them to stop. At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, we like to keep your vehicle stopping exactly as it should - it’s less dangerous, and it keeps insurance premiums low. So, how do you know if your brake pads are going bad? How do they work? What even are they? We’ve got the answers!

At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, we know that transmissions are witchcraft to most people. More often than not, if major damage has occurred, it’s a lot more time and cost-effective to just replace the entire unit and get a fresh start. Our trained technicians at Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc want to keep you informed so you are aware of what to look out for.

Ford 3.5L EcoBoost Turbo GDI engine from JASPER

At Harold's Used Auto Parts, Inc. in Philadelphia we provide only the best products to our customers and that’s why we are proud to partner with Jasper Engines and Transmissions. That’s why we are excited to announce the availability of the Ford 3.5L EcoBoost Turbo GDI engine from JASPER. This engine is available for the following applications: 2011 - 8/26/2015 F150, 2015 - 6/23/2016 Transit, and 2015 - 8/26/2015 Expedition and Navigator.

pothole in road with car in the background

Hitting a pothole always hurts - you may not be sure exactly what happens when you hit a pothole, but you can tell it’s not good for your car, truck, or SUV. Here are issues caused by potholes, and what to watch out for if you hit a really rough one, from Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA.

Vehicle maintenance can be expensive. However, when it comes to owning a car, truck, or SUV, the only thing more expensive than maintaining one is doing no maintenance at all. Here’s why, from Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA.

Leaks and drips that get the interior of your vehicle wet are definitely an inconvenience. Sitting water promotes rust, bad smells, and can ruin your carpet. Furthermore, the water often seems to come from seemingly nowhere, adding to the frustration. From Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, here are some of the leading causes of water on your floor, and what you can do about it.

Keeping track of maintenance done on your fleet vehicles and commercial trucks is one of the most important aspects of fleet management. At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA, we track maintenance and repairs for a number of reasons. Here’s why:

When your car, truck, or SUV is burning oil, it can be frustrating and costly. There are numerous reasons an engine will burn oil - these range from an altogether worn out engine to a simple part replacement. At Harold's Used Auto Parts Inc in Philadelphia, PA we want to keep you informed, here's what you need to know about why your engine might be burning oil.