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…
How clean your car is on the outside can reflect how often you wash it. It can also indicate outside issues, such as if it rained recently while you were on the road. Did you have to drive on a dirt road, or does the car spend all its time outside as opposed to being…
It’s that time of year—the time when you are pre-gaming and tailgating concerts and sporting events, or traveling far distances to meet up with family for a good ol’ fashioned cookout. While it’s fun to tailgate, it isn’t always easy transporting food—whether cooked or uncooked—to an event that may be hours away. Would it be…
Some cars, especially those with high-performance engines, recommend using premium fuel. Is it necessary? And what occurs if you don’t? Alderman Automotive has the answers. Nearly every gas station gives you a choice between regular and premium fuel, and true to its name, premium fuel costs more. Is it better for your car, and should…
If you own a diesel vehicle, you have likely been proactive in locating the diesel pumps in your area and looking for the green-colored pump handles when you arrive. However, we all get distracted at times; something can throw us off our game, and in this case, you may have discovered that you accidentally filled…
People have been working out of their cars since the invention of cars. Salespersons, field agents, inspectors—the list goes on of people who are on the move all day and must document, plan, schedule, and so on between calls. Until a few decades ago, working from the road was both limiting and liberating. You…
Towing opens a wide range of possibilities to enhance your lifestyle. It could mean enjoyable camping, fishing, or leisure boating on your favorite lake. It could mean taking your recreational vehicles like dirt bikes, ATVs, snowmobiles, or other crafts out for a day or weekend of fun. The possibilities are almost endless. But first, you…
We have all lived and grown up with cars, so they are a pretty easy thing to take for granted. But they are still pretty amazing things when you stop to think about it. Just the idea of what they provide is astonishing: without any preparation, we can dash off and head to some location…
