We think it’s safe to say most people have experienced their car vibrating. The car starts vibrating out of nowhere and you have no idea what’s happening. Maybe it starts vibrating as you stop at a stoplight or as you accelerate in the street. It is definitely a scary feeling because you don’t know what’s [...]
Rust is considered a car’s silent killer. Rust can make an expensive new car look like a beat-up one. It can lower your car’s resale value and if you don’t treat it, it can even make your car unsafe to drive. Ignoring car rust can send your car to an early death. However, we have [...]
Picture the following: you pull up to a gas station, pay for gas, pick up the nozzle at the pump, and fill up your vehicle not with gas, but with diesel. In this situation, it would be good to know the symptoms your car could present if you put the wrong gas in it. If [...]
As shelter-in-place orders are still on in many states, including Nevada, you are encouraged to work from home. You may find that your vehicle has been driven less than usual. In case you didn’t know, leaving your car parked for long periods of time can have real repercussions that can impact the reliability and safety [...]
Cars are essential for many people’s livelihoods, and it could even be their business, so for a large portion of the population, staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic is not a viable option. Currently, the government’s advice is to stay home if you think you’re at risk. So, it’s understandable if you’re feeling anxious about [...]
Rodents sound like something you shouldn’t be worrying about. But when rodents like mice, rats, or squirrels get into your car, they can cause mayhem. And after what we found out what happened to a local Las Vegas driver, we thought we could give you a heads up. Last January, a Las Vegas driver [...]
Dents and dings are a fact of life. Your car can get a dent at any parking lot, at school, or even just by being parked outside your home. There’s not a whole lot you can do to completely prevent them from happening. Even more so when there is a hail storm, that is [...]
You have probably at some point have noticed a car's cloudy headlights. This means they are faded, yellowed, or old. It's actually very common and it can happen to lenses that are made of plastic after being exposed to direct sunlight for years. Many times, it’s possible to restore your headlights to near-factory condition [...]
Now that October is finally here, it’s time to pull your hands from over your eyes and come to terms with the one thing we don’t all don’t want to admit: Winter is just around the corner. That means fall cleanup and maintenance for your car. The good thing about fall is that you still [...]
Here at Sudden Impact Auto, we care about you and your car. Our experts recommend these 5 ways to keep your car running problem-free in the summer heat. August is the hottest month of the year, which means it can also be one of the most brutal months for your car. Summer trips and [...]
