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Germs and dirty surfaces can make you cringe on the thought of touching or sitting in an area filled with it. Well, fun fact, your car probably isn’t the pristine haven you think it is. According to studies, the average steering wheel is four times dirtier than a public toilet seat. Then they are all the other frequently touched areas in your cars such as the cup holder, seat belts, and door handles, and touch pads; they can’t be too much cleaner. Now more than ever, it seems timely ...

Your vehicle is only as good as its maintenance. The newest or most expensive vehicle can falter without proper servicing and check-ups. Don’t wait for something to go wrong with your vehicle, or you may be plagued with expensive auto repairs. Performing general car maintenance service will extend the life of the vehicle and help cut down on expensive replacement parts. If you own a vehicle, repairs are inevitable, but regular preventative maintenance can help you avoid preventable problem...

Your vehicle’s engine produces small explosions of harmful emissions which come from the combustion chamber. These explosions produce dangerous gases such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides. For safety, these dangerous gases are dispersed away from your vehicle’s cabin using an exhaust system, which the muffler is a key component of. To explain how the muffler works, we need to know the different components of the muffler.  There are four s...

Damage to your windshield happens unexpectedly. The windshield is an important safety device for your vehicle. Its main function is to protect passengers and ensure the airbags properly do their job of protecting the vehicle occupants. A small chip on your windshield can turn into a crack across the entire surface and require windshield replacement if not repaired quickly. Your windshield is there to help protect you from outside elements coming into the vehicle and also provides up to 60% of st...

Wheel alignment is the process of adjusting the angles of the wheels on your vehicle to the specifications of your vehicle manufacturer. When your vehicle was built, the wheels were perfectly positioned to the manufacturer’s ideal specifications, but over time your vehicle loses its alignment. Misalignment issues can lead to serious safety and performance issues and costly repairs. A wheel alignment service will optimize the various angles of your wheels to each other, and to the road.&nbs...

Did you know that changing your air filter can increase your car's fuel efficiency and prolong its engine life? The air filter's job is to deliver 10,000 gallons of clean air to the engine for every gallon of gas burned to enter the engine. Though it's only one small component among the many that make your car run, the air filter plays a big role in how your car runs and how long it runs.  Car engines need an equal amount of fuel and clean air in order to run efficiently an...

Staying safe on the road is every driver’s priority. This is why we get our cars repaired the moment we think that a problem exists. It's for the safety of everyone that there are so many laws in place that drivers need to follow. We all love the ability to drive to get where we want to. But we also need to take care of ourselves and other people on the road. While you may be the most careful driver out there, mistakes happen, and bad drivers can happen too. Automotive accidents a...

We all live in Alaska, so it’s no surprise to anyone that winters here can be pretty harsh. Ideally, we could all have 4x4s to get around. For that matter, ideally, we could all stay home and never have to go anywhere. But that’s not the case, of course. At Alignment Center and Alaska Car & Truck in Anchorage, AK, we’d like to share some winter driving tips with everyone.A Few Winter Driving TipsCheck Your BatteryCold temperatures are hard on a vehicle’s systems for m...

You may not know it, but you probably need a wheel alignment. If it's been a while since you had the wheel alignment checked on your car, truck or SUV it is probably time to let Alignment Center and Alaska Car & Truck in Anchorage, AK, have a look. If you are like most drivers and have never had this important maintenance procedure performed then you definitely should come see us.What Is A Wheel Alignment?Wheel alignment is the process of making sure your wheels are rolling straight and ...

In order to reduce the need for effort from the driver to steer the vehicle, engines incorporate a system referred to as “power steering.” This is a hydraulic system which uses power steering fluid to build pressure which is then used to change the direction of the wheels. This means you don’t need to arm wrestle with your steering wheel when trying to take a turn. When your car’s power steering system begins to fail — or the fluid needs to be replaced — ...