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No one ever plans to breakdown. However, you can be prepared in case it happens with the help of a roadside emergency kit. That way you can be ready to handle the situation safely. Breaking down without a kit puts you and your passengers at risk.

What do you need in a roadside emergency kit? Here's a basic list: jumper cables, a flashlight, a first aid kit, tire pressure gauge, a jack and lug wrench, a spare tire in good condition, triangle reflectors, and roadside flares. A basic tool kit is also a good idea. It should include pliers…

When you are out driving, you will encounter a number of dips and bumps in the road. You would have a very unpleasant driving experience if you didn't have a good suspension system in your vehicle. Your car's suspension system consists of a number of components including shocks, struts, springs, bushings, ball joints and tie rods.

The suspension components that most often need attention are the shocks and struts. On most vehicles, the shocks will need to be replaced at about the 50,000-mile mark. If you notice that one of your shocks is leaking or performing poorly…

How do you maintain a clean engine? The answer lies with the engine air filter. We at Corley's Albuquerque Volvo have provided you with everything you need to know about engine air filters and what they do.

The engine in your car has an intake valve to suck in air for the combustion process. Unfortunately, the air outside is not completely clean. There are dust, smog, and other particles mixed in it. These particles can clog up the engine and need to be filtered out.

The engine air filter removes these impurities from the air that is going to…

Underneath every vehicle, there are multiple disc brakes that constantly interact with a spinning rotor. A brake caliper is attached to the rotor, and it serves one purpose on the road, which is to apply pressure. It always squeezes the rotor when the brake pedal is used. These are basic brake pad functions that influence a vehicle's stopping power.

Because there are many types of car manufacturers, the general design and layout for most brake pads will vary. Some pads may have full metal surfaces, and others might feature a housing that consists of semi-metal components. 

Short trips are one of the main causes of problems in a vehicle’s exhaust system. If you live in Albuquerque, you are used driving only a few miles for your daily circuit. The problem with short trips is that they do not give your engine time to eliminate water, carbons, and chemicals that build on your vehicle’s exhaust components and pipes.

When an exhaust problem occurs, it can easily be detected with changes in your car’s sounds. The majority of exhaust system problems include holes throughout the pipes that funnel heat and exhaust away from your car…