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Steering You Right (Power Steering Fluid Service) Has Video

It’s important for safe driving that two of the most important systems in your vehicle work right.  One is the brakes.  The other is the steering.  Nearly all vehicles on the road...
Published on: Mar 09, 2025

STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT STEERING (Loose Steering) Has Video

Perhaps you've heard someone use the term "loose steering." And it's pretty much what it sounds like.  You turn the steering wheel and the vehicle's wheels don't seem to go exactly where you thou...
Published on: Aug 13, 2023

Have a Ball! Know your Ball Joints (Ball Joints) Has Video

We all have joints in our own skeletal system, but did you know your vehicle has some joints of its own? One of the most important is called a ball joint. One of the interesting things is that it's s...
Published on: Aug 28, 2022

Steer Me Right! (Failing Power Steering Hose) Has Video

Most drivers love how easy it is to turn their vehicles, and they have power steering to thank.  Engineers have figured out a way to take some of your engine's power to help you turn. Without it,...
Published on: Feb 20, 2022

Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance) Has Video

We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong.  Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the direc...
Published on: Oct 10, 2021

Steering Clear in Riverside Has Video

Those who know vehicles believe the steering system may be the most vital component of them all. Perhaps you've found over the years your steering has gotten loose. Or maybe suddenly, your steering wh...
Published on: Mar 31, 2019

Power Steering Service in Riverside Has Video

Most Riverside drivers are too young to remember life before power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels! It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. Let's look at how ...
Published on: Aug 28, 2017