2017 - Stocking Up on Automotive Supplies

4 Tips For Taking Care Of Your Tires

2 August 2017
Categories: Automotive, Blog

Good quality tires are an expensive investment, so it makes sense to take great care of them. Maintaining your tires properly helps them last longer, prevents unnecessary flats and patches, and keeps your vehicle driving as smoothly and safely as possible. Here are a few tips for taking great care of your car's tires: Get Regular Wheel Alignments Driving is hard on your car's alignment and it is common for wheels to become out of alignment due to friction from normal driving. Read More

About Renewing Your Vehicle Registration In California

9 June 2017
Categories: Automotive, Blog

Have you been the owner of your vehicle for nearly a year and received a letter saying that it is time to renew the DMV registration? Renewing the registration of a vehicle is usually required annually in certain states, such as if you are a resident in the state of California. Failing to renew the registration can lead to you being penalized, which is why you should make sure it is taken care of as soon as possible. Read More

Heavy Vehicles, Technicalities, And Penalties: How To Protect Your Fleet

26 April 2017
Categories: Automotive, Blog

There is the Federal DOT and then there are the state DOTs. Both have different regulations for oversized trucks and oversized fleet vehicles. The problem is that you might be penalized in one state for these vehicles but not in another. So, how do you deal with these issues? Clearly, you cannot downsize a vehicle, and there is not much you can do about the cargo these vehicles typically carry. In some states it can boil down to a technicality too, and then you are penalized for that. Read More

Inspect These Items Before You Buy That Used Semi

14 February 2017
Categories: Automotive, Blog

Becoming an owner-operator is an exciting transition, but it can be costly. Buying a used semi helps keep your spending in check. As with any used vehicle, though, you need to check out the semi thoroughly. In addition to the normal stuff like mileage and maintenance records, here are some items you should check on each semi you are considering. The Sleeping Compartment If you're looking at a semi with a sleeping compartment, inspect the storage, the refrigerator (if the compartment has a mini fridge), the amount of power available, the lighting type, and so on. Read More

About Me

My husband doesn’t spend much time indoors. This caring man would rather be outside working on one of our four automobiles. While my spouse doesn’t like to shop for clothes or groceries, he absolutely adores shopping for automotive supplies. Whenever he’s working on a vehicle, he doesn’t want to stop in order to drive into town to buy a car part. Do you enjoy maintaining your vehicles at home? Consider starting a stockpile of automotive items at your house. For instance, you might wish to purchase a windshield repair kit, motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze, and windshield washer fluid. On this blog, I hope you will discover how much fun shopping for automotive supplies can be. Enjoy!