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Rear View Cameras | Tips for Buying

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Have you ever thought about looking into rear view cameras for your vehicle?  Rear view cameras are both awesome features to have as well as literal lifesavers. Not long from now, rear view cameras will become mandatory for all vehicles, and for a very good reason. The NHTSA wants to help cut down the yearly 210 fatalities and 15,000 injuries caused by back-over vehicle crashes by requiring all vehicles to have rear view cameras installed.

Tips for Choosing Rear View Cameras

Not all rear view cameras are created equally. With so many options out there, which are the safest? Below are some factors to look into:

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  • Lens size & viewing angle: NHTSA sets a requirement of 130 degrees for the lens size on a rear view camera, but a wide-angle camera lens can view 180 degrees.
  • Guidance lines: Some rear view cameras have an overlay of colored lines on the camera’s image that guide you on how close you are to an object behind your car or truck. This allows you know if the car gets to the red line on the screen, you’re about to hit the object. Some guidelines move along with your steering wheel to give you a better sense of if you’ll clear that obstacle. While those are the best, systems with stationary lines are better than systems without any guidelines.
  • Screen location: They’re usually located either in-dash or embedded in the rearview mirror. Each approach has its pros and cons: The rearview mirror may offer drivers a vantage point they’re used to, but the visibility may not be as great as on center-mounted in-dash screens, where the images tend to be larger. However dashboard screens require drivers to look down to view the camera and not over their shoulder.
  • Parking sensors: Parking sensors offer an extra layer of protection against hitting an obstacle, but they tend to be found on more expensive cars. They’re usually better at picking up stationary objects like trees and poles, so sometimes they go off when there’s no imminent danger of hitting an obstacle. They are less sophisticated than cameras when it comes to detecting moving objects such as a dog child.

Looking for Quality Rear View Cameras & Installation Service?

AutoWorks offers and installs a vast variety rear view cameras as well as other car audio & electronics services to towns in the Monmouth County area. Service towns include Middletown, Red Bank, Oceanport, Rumson, Little Silver, Marlboro, Freehold, Dayton, Aberdeen, Manalapan, Point Pleasant, Millstone Township, Long Branch, Spring Lake, Holmdel, Shrewsbury, West Long Branch, Fair Haven, and many more. To learn more about our great products and services. contact us today at 732-671-0225 or visit the website.

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What to Ask a Window Tint Shop

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Window tinting has a bunch of different benefits besides just giving your ride a cool look. Window tint also helps keep your vehicle cool, blocks a lot of UV rays, adds privacy, and prevents the sun from getting in your eyes and impairing your vision when driving. Many people are interested in tinting, but with so many businesses out there, how can they know they’re choosing a good window tint shop? Here are some questions you can ask a window tint shop to help you determine if they are worth hiring:

What to Ask a Window Tint Shop

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  • Have you been in the area long? What other areas do you serve?

Tint businesses that survive in a certain location for years without moving generally do so because they provide consistently great service at decent prices. A window tint shop that has been in business for at least around 5 years will be your best bet. Even if they are slightly more expensive than the newer window tint shops you are scoping out, having a strong history tells you that they will likely still be around in a few years’ time in case you need to follow up on your warranty. In many cases, a window tint shop that is managed well and becomes a local success will branch out into other cities. Of course, you might find yourself dealing with a newly-trained branch, but in either case, the fact that they are successful enough to expand branches means that they truly care about the quality of their products and services.

  • What are the different products that you use? Do you offer a warranty?

Window tint shops that are worth their salt always deal in a variety of different window films that are very high quality films. These shops will offer a full range of film types including metallic, dyed, and hybrid film, and will have these in varying levels of darkness and more than one color. If the window tint shop you are considering only offers you a choice of one or two types of film, you should be very careful. When asking about their warranty plan, make sure you understand all that is included in it.  Your best option is a lifetime warranty for labor and materials. You should also confirm that the warranty covers problems like fading and color shift.

  • Where can I see samples of your tinting? Can I come in and see it for myself?

Because a great salesperson may be able convince you of how great the business is over the phone, the best way to find out whether they are worth your money is to visit the tint shop in person. Even just 10 minutes inside should be enough to give you a good feel for the type of business you are dealing with.

Looking for a Quality & Reliable Monmouth County NJ Window Tint Shop?

AutoWorks is a automotive window tint shop that also offers & installs car audio & electronics to towns in the Monmouth County area. We exclusively use Solar Gard tint high performance window films. We serve serve towns including Middletown, Red Bank, Oceanport, Rumson, Little Silver, Marlboro, Manalapan, Long Branch, Holmdel, Ocean Township, Lincroft, Shrewsbury, West Long Branch, Fair Haven, and many more. To learn more about our car subwoofer installation services and other services contact us today at 732-671-0225 or visit the website.

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Identifying Car Brake Repairs

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The brake system is one of most important parts in a car. It must be maintained and repaired immediately when it has a problem. For most common car brake repairs, it’s easy to identify when there is a problem. Squeaky brakes, sticky brakes, and brakes that pull to one side are fairly noticeable issues that indicate it is time to visit your trusted auto mechanic. Learn about the most common types of car brake repairs and how to identify them based on symptoms.

Identifying Car Brake Repairs

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Identifying Car Brake Repairs

Repairing Squeaky Car Brakes

Squeaky car brakes are one of the most common symptoms of an unhealthy braking system. In most cases, hearing those squeaks means that your brake pads have worn out and need to be replaced. However, squeaky brakes may also simply be an indication that brake dust has built up on the pads. If such is the case, then a simple cleaning may be enough to remedy the situation.

Sticky Car Brakes

Brakes that “grab” during deceleration may be hindered by buildup of grease, oil or other contaminants on brake pads and other components. Typically, the use of a degreaser is adequate enough to fix debris buildup. Sticky brakes may also be the cause of a warped brake drum or rotor. If such is the case, then resurfacing or replacement will be necessary.

Brake Fluid Repair

A number of brake system ailments stem from either low brake fluid or dirty brake fluid. Generally, low brake fluid is the result of a leak, which can be identified by looking for fluid puddles under the car after it has been parked. Heat and other factors can also degrade brake fluid overtime. If a visual inspection of the fluid reveals a dark-colored liquid, then it is time to flush and replace.

Identifying Car Brake Repairs

Identifying Car Brake Repairs

Repairing Car Brakes That Pull to One Side

Car brakes that pull to one side may be an indicator that your brakes need to be aligned or re-adjusted. This is a fairly simple and inexpensive repair. However, pulling brakes may also be a warning sign of more serious repair problems, including a bent wheel cylinder or loose wheel bearings.

Squishy Car Brakes

If your brakes feel squishy when you press on the brake pedal, then this is likely the result of insufficient brake fluid in the system. Checking for a leak and refilling the system may fix the problem. If not, then bleeding the brakes may be necessary.

Car Brake Pedal Pushes to Floor

A car brake pedal that pushes all the way to the floor is an indicator of two potentially dangerous car brake repairs – a worn master cylinder or hydraulic fluid leak. In either case, the vehicle should not be driven until the problem has been identified and repaired.

AutoWorks offers car brake repairs for classic cars and other cars, window tinting, backup camera installation, detailing, and other auto services to towns in the Monmouth County area such as Middletown, Oceanport, Long Branch,  Rumson, Little Silver,Shrewsbury, Marlboro, Freehold, Colts Neck, Aberdeen, Manalapan, Point Pleasant,Red Bank, Keansburg, Eatontown, Millstone Township, Tinton Falls, Fair Haven, and many more. To learn more about our hot rod restoration and other services contact us today at 732-671-0225 or visit the website.

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