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Being able to understand how to navigate on wet roads will certainly help reduce instances of hydroplaning. Here are just a few things to consider when traveling in the rain.

The easiest way to keep the vehicle on the road is to simply slow down. Make sure to reduce sharp and quick turns; this way, the tires will be able to scatter the rain water more easily. Driving in a lower gear combined with the reduction of hard braking will go a long way in reducing chances of the vehicle losing grip with the road. 

Whenever you see a chip in your paint, do you lament ever parking in that lot? You can fix little scratches and chips easily with a touch-up paint pen or kit. However, there is some work required to buff and prime larger scratches, even if they are shallow. Otherwise, you may still be able to see the scratch after you've used the touch-up paint.

Most detailers will tell you that touch-up paint is mainly for small chips and areas where you can see the paint has been damaged.  

If your car's windshield is chipped or cracked, it may not be necessary to replace the entire windshield. Instead, you can simply have the crack or chip itself covered with a substance that will bond to the glass. This can be done at a private mechanic, or you may be able to bring the car to Jaguar Huntsville for service.

There are many different reasons why your windshield could crack or chip. If the weather gets cold, it could cause it to expand and contract. Ice, rocks or other debris that makes contact with a windshield could cause it…

At Jaguar Huntsville, we want to provide some easy tips to help you care for your vehicle. If you are a pet owner, you will likely need to transport your furry friend to the vet or dog park. This likely means getting hair on the seats or other interior surfaces.

However, there are some easy ways to keep pet hair to a minimum. First, be sure to brush the animal prior to taking a car ride. If possible, put the animal in a cage or crate, which will protect the seats from furry messes. 

We here at Jaguar Huntsville are always happy to answer any questions you might have about your brake pads and vehicle performance. It's important not only to know how your break pads work, but also how to keep them in top condition. Brake pads act as a buffer between the brake caliper, which slows down the car, and the brake rotor that is attached to the wheel. Because they play such an important role, brake pads tend to wear out regularly. It's a simple fact that no set of brake pads are going to last for the entire…

For simple tasks such as headlight repair, we at Jaguar Huntsville want you to save money. Therefore, we give you advice on what you can do in order to make sure that your headlights are working well enough for you to see. However, there are times when you may need to see a technician. Those typically involve the more complicated jobs.

One reason to see a technician is if your headlights are noticeably dull for a reason you can figure out. Our technicians will be able to look at the vehicle and figure out why your headlights seem dull. 

A dead battery means you need to recharge your battery or get a new one, unless it means your alternator is acting up. Alternators are key to a good working vehicle. Here are the signs your alternator is failing.

Pay attention to what you see, smell and hear to know if your alternator is in a bad state. Do you see a warning light that looks like a battery or shows the letters "ALT" or "GEN" on the console? Does it smell like something is frying or like burning rubber when you drive? 

So you’re driving along in Huntsville, minding your own business, when your engine fails. You pull off to the side of the road and studiously check your spark plugs, your fuel line, your coolant and your battery, everything checks out. What could be wrong with the vehicle?

The simplest component is the cause of the most failures. Gaskets are a crucial, flexible seal made of steel/copper with a coating of rubber. They keep liquids and air where they belong. For example, your oil pan gasket keeps oil in the pan badly needed by a moving crankshaft. 

Accidents and breakdowns happen at the most unexpected times. That's why the Jaguar Huntsville auto service professionals recommend that you keep a roadside emergency kit in your vehicle at all times. Here is the right way to pack your very own roadside emergency kit.

Tire fix-a-flat is important because it gives you the chance to get the tire off the rim just high enough so you can move the vehicle safely. The empty gas can could be used by other motorists to get you fuel so you can drive to the gas station. 

Your tires are the only thing connecting your vehicle to the road. That is a strip of rubber just a few inches wide keeping thousands of pounds off the ground and navigating safely through turns! Ensuring that your vehicle's tires are filled with correct air pressure and have appropriate tread levels is one of the most important safety checks you can do for your car. Here at Jaguar Huntsville, we can take a look at your tires and make sure they are still safe for driving.

All tires come with a recommended 'cold' tire pressure.