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What should Huntsville vehicle owners know about exhausts and mufflers? Firstly, the muffler is only one part in the entire exhaust system. Its function is to regulate the exhaust system’s operational noise level. If you have ever witnessed vehicles with abnormally loud exhausts, especially noises like huffing or popping, then it is likely that this vehicle owner is dealing with a faulty muffler.

When functioning properly, the exhaust system of a car, truck or van will quietly and efficiently move gases away from the engine, where they were initially generated, and outside the 

Whether buying a certified pre-owned car, or a vehicle that's brand new, there's a lot that shoppers must consider. In addition to defining their goals and needs for these purchases, consumers should also develop a comprehensive understanding of the different buyer protections that auto manufacturers provide. At Jaguar Huntsville, we want to help locals learn the difference between powertrain warranties and bumper-to-bumper warranties.

What a Powertrain Warranty Is

A powertrain warranty will cover issues with a vehicle's transmission, axles, driveshaft, and engine. 

Now might be the right time to check your car's battery. If you open the hood and see corrosion, getting the battery cleaned and checked could be worth doing right away. Cleaning the tray and terminal could help prevent further problems. Unfortunately, the battery might already be in some trouble.

Batteries could lose their life expectancy due to corrosion, exposure to weather, and other factors. A technician may check a battery to determine the condition of the cells. If the battery cells are dying, decreased performance and life may result. Maybe the time now arrives to get a new…

All-season tires carry a lot of explanation right in the name. A versatile, dependable design gives drivers confident grip and performance through a variety of conditions in all seasons. For drivers who encounter fairly predictable conditions and do a lot of city driving, all-season tires can fill their role in providing stability and performance admirably.

For tough winter conditions that include plenty of driving on icy or snow-covered roads, a tread specifically designed to deal with winter conditions is preferable. Winter tires not only feature a 

Having a car battery die can be a stressful situation. If you meet someone who is in this situation, you can jump start their car so that they can get back on the road.

Jumper cables are a great way to jump start another car. You should first consider the voltage level on your vehicle and the other vehicle. Your car battery should be equal to or greater than the voltage level of the battery on their vehicle. The next step is to make sure both vehicles are put in park or neutral. After this has been done, the ignition…

Were happy to explain car wax today at Jaguar Huntsville. When regularly applied, wax can help your new vehicle retain its shine long after you drive it off our Huntsville lot.

Most automotive waxes feature carnauba, which is harvested from a type of palm tree found in Brazil. Carnauba is hard and flaky, so manufacturers blend other substances with it to make the wax easier to spread across your vehicles exterior surface. The specific blend varies by brand, but common additives include beeswax, linseed oil, blended oils, moisturizers and compounds distilled from petroleum.

Staying safe on the road helps when you have the right information. One of the most important things that you should know about driving your vehicle is the difference between oversteer and understeer. Here is a look at the meaning of both driving terms.

What is Oversteer?
Oversteer is when your vehicle turns more than what you intended. This could happen to your vehicle on wet and icy roads or when you overreact to a situation on the road.

 

At Jaguar Huntsville we think it is important for drivers in Huntsville to be informed about the basic functions of their vehicle. Gaskets are car parts that are often overlooked because they are usually unseen. These vital parts help to maintain the health and performance of your vehicle.

A gasket is a small piece of molded rubber or stainless steel that is placed between moving and stationary parts on a car. The purpose of the gasket is to prevent fluids and lubricants from leaking out. Gaskets are found on every major system in your vehicle, and a car can have…

Cleaning your engine can help keep your vehicle and your engine is optimal shape. It's not a very difficult process, but a little bit of work goes a long way. Jaguar Huntsville would like to share these tips with you to make quick work of the process.

• Remove any large pieces of debris that you see on your engine or in the engine bay.
• Before you start cleaning, let your engine warm up for about 15 minutes. The heat from your engine will help loosen everything up before you get to cleaning.
• Apply a de-greasing product to your engine…

When it comes to your car battery, you will really want to consider what you can do to keep it working properly. It is one of those items that you tend to not think about it, but you will be most inconvenienced if its power drain. This often happens during the winter or summer.

The extreme cold is hard on your battery. It has a big job to do in helping your engine to get started. When the temperature plunges, the number of amps required to do this is often too much for a battery that is a bit older…