As the season changes from winter to spring, we're met with our desire to get out and enjoy the longer days, warmer weather, and hitch our favorite gear to the backs or tops of our vehicles. So whether you're new to trailering equipment or a certified towing expert, here's a little refresher on keeping yourself safe while traveling with an extra load of goodies. How Much Can Your Car Carry? Many of us have [...]
Winter is here. Here’s what to do to keep your vehicle safe. Even in mild winter climes, you need to give your car a once-over so, at the very least, you’re not stuck without an ice scraper on the first frosty morning. Navigating Winter Weather We all know that allowing for more travel time during inclement weather is crucial to not stressing in the snow. But, there are some additional things you can do [...]
The cars of yesteryear could weigh anywhere from 3,600 pounds to 5,712 pounds. Imagine having to use nothing but the strength of your arms and torso to get one of those beasts to turn at a stop sign or to parallel park! The Bountiful car repair team at Master Muffler is grateful for the classic cars of the 60s and 70s, but that doesn’t mean they don’t appreciate some steering assistance while driving them. [...]
Who determines whether a car is safe or not? Researchers do the work so you don’t have to find out the hard way how your vehicle will perform in a collision. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) are two organizations that conduct rigorous testing and evaluations of vehicles on the road today. The data they compile can help drivers choose safer cars, and keep car [...]
An object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an external force. Before air bags, that external force was either the steering wheel, dashboard, or windshield of the vehicle. Thanks to air bags, drivers and front-seat passengers in vehicles have additional head, neck, and chest protection in the event of a collision. But how, exactly, do air bags work? The Bountiful car repair experts at Master Muffler have the details. How Air [...]
Have you ever wondered how your engine makes your vehicle’s wheels move? Your transmission plays a part. In a vehicle, the transmission is responsible for converting energy into power for your wheels. It also helps your car change gears so it can function properly at different speeds. How a Transmission Works Some vehicles have a hydraulic planetary automatic transmission, which is a fancy way of saying it’s an automatic transmission. Other vehicles, including the [...]
Most of us tend to believe a lot of what we hear— if it seems reasonable enough. Many folks gather bits of information and relay it to others without first checking their sources. In the world of cars, it’s no different. Over the decades, myths have bubbled up to the surface and stuck in many of our minds, passing themselves onto the next generations during learner’s permit car rides. The question is, are these [...]
Whether you’re buying your first car, upgrading the family car, or purchasing a car for a new teen driver in your family, it can be hard to know which route to take. Do you buy used, new, or lease? There are benefits to all of the options for acquiring a new-to-you car, but our Bountiful car repair experts share why some pros significantly outweigh others. Benefits of Buying a Used Car Ideally, you can [...]
Owning a car is a privilege and so are the freedoms that it provides. Henry Ford, creator of the Model T﹘the first mass-produced vehicle marketed to the middle class at consumer-friendly prices﹘had this to say about his vision for a world on wheels: “I will build a motor car for the great multitude. It will be large enough for the family, but small enough for the individual to run and care for. It will [...]
It’s estimated that there are over 1.4 billion vehicles in operation worldwide—the overwhelming majority of these vehicles are powered by gasoline. Though alternative fuels are on the rise, gasoline is still on top, by a considerable margin. Each of us as car owners have pulled up to a fueling station and injected this substance into our vehicles on a number of occasions. But what exactly is it? How does this substance helps to propel [...]
