We all love the sound of diesel engines. However, many of us could do without the “smoke” that comes out of its exhaust. In modern diesel-powered vehicles, an emissions mandate now requires the tailpipe to be cleaner. That is why you are seeing a lot of pumps at the gas station and containers carrying DEF,…
The daily temperatures are dropping. Chilling temperatures bring challenges to how your vehicle operates. You want it to start every time, keep you warm, and get you safely where you need to go. The most important part inside your vehicle is the battery. It provides electrical energy to ensure that your ignition turns over, your…
If you are interested in an off-road truck, you’ll face two main challenges: a wide range of options and the fact that they are all pretty expensive when new. Used models tend to be a bit more affordable. OffroadXtreme.com put together a list of no fewer than 22 of the best off-road trucks currently available,…
The fall season comes to life here in Indiana and the Midwest. The colors of the leaves change from green to various hues of gold, red, and brown. The air gets crisper. On top of that, it is also pumpkin season. With Halloween and Thanksgiving marking this wonderful time of year, it could be a…
It’s October, and summer is well behind us. This being Indiana, winter’s approach is inevitable. Winter affects your car as much as it affects you. You can adapt yourself with layers of clothing but Alderman Automotive can offer several tips to prepare your car for the colder months ahead. Swap for Winter Tires With many…
Owning a truck these days has become a rite of passage. More and more buyers are turning away from crossovers and SUVs and jumping into a pickup truck. Why? There are so many of them, and they are typically pretty reliable. People love bigger vehicles that make them feel safe and insulated from the outside…
Hybrid cars are by far some of the best used cars to buy as they are typically reliable, get amazing gas mileage, can be very cheap to insure, and are comfortable, easy cruisers for daily commutes. But you’ve probably seen a bunch of random acronyms thrown around, like PHEV, MHEV, or HEV, and thought, “I…
Tires are one of the most important things a car needs to move. Without tires, it can’t really go. More importantly, with bad tires, the car becomes dangerously unsafe to the point of being deadly, not just to you as the driver or the other occupants in the car, but to others driving on the…
The ability to tow a trailer opens the door to a variety of enjoyable lifestyles, such as boating, comfortable camping, and various recreational motorized vehicle activities. Many people, of course, also utilize towing in their work. Alderman Automotive understands that safe towing begins with a grasp of a few key specifications and a little bit…
An item often overlooked when evaluating the feel of a used car is the condition of the engine mounts. As the name suggests, these mounts secure the engine to the vehicle’s frame or unibody. They are more than just nuts and bolts, however. While cars can have rather elaborate suspension arrangements to keep out road…
