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Serpentine belt wrapping around different pulleys on an engine.

What Does The Serpentine Belt Noise Mean?

There’s not a lot of great reasons to suddenly hear a loud squealing noise, and almost none when it’s coming from your car.  Every element under the hood is designed to work in tandem with other parts as one system, and loud squealing noises could result from a few major components having a hard time.  However, there’s one in particular that you would definitely want...

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What Are The Easiest Cars To Work On?

What Are The Easiest Cars To Work On?

Buying a new car is an exciting but sometimes overwhelming process. There are a ton of different factors to keep in mind: Does it have good gas mileage?  Does it have advanced safety features?  What packages does it come with?  Are the reviews all positive?  Does it look cool? Will it last for years to come?  How hard is it going to be to fix...

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Air conditioner vent on the dash of a sports car.

How To Recharge The AC In Your Car

The Summer is one of our favorite seasons here at Shine Armor. Whether you’re interested in outdoor activities or doing some shopping, it’s the perfect time of year for driving around in your car. You’ve got the air conditioning on to beat the heat, perhaps the windows rolled down to feel the wind, and the music is grooving.  But you notice that you’re still feeling...

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Close up of a tire and wheel on a car showing its rating

How To Balance Your Own Tires

Taking care of your tires and making sure that they’re properly inflated, installed, and balancing is critical to the safety of your vehicle and yourself.  Maintaining the balance of your tires isn’t all too complicated and can extend their lifespan and performance. You might be surprised at how easily they can be thrown off, which makes it important to check their balance regularly and know...

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