February 10, 2020
If you've read our article "Are Winter Tires Really Necessary?", then you know that we are firm believers in mounting...
Richard R
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About
With over 30 years of experience working on cars Product Training Director Richard Reina is known around the office as one of our technical experts & true a "car guy". His interest began, in his own words, "at the age of two when his dad taught him the difference between a Chevy and a Ford. Since then it's been cars all the time." As an avid enthusiast of just about all things with a motor Richard can answer just about any question related to vehicle maintenance, repair, or restoration & is a trivia expert in motor history. Stay up on all of Richard's guides & articles here or on LinkedIn.
Articles by Richard R
December 02, 2019
Is it possible that you take your vehicle's tires for granted? Perhaps you think of them as nothing more than...
November 26, 2019
There is never a good time for your vehicle to get a flat tire; but some moments are worse than others. In an ideal...
November 15, 2019
The purchase of a new set of tires for your car or truck is a considerable monetary outlay. Depending on the type of...
November 12, 2019
A frequent question we get from our customers here at CARiD is, "What can I do to maintain my own car, to avoid...
December 18, 2018
In this guide, we'll look at role intake manifolds and carburetors play as part of your vehicle's air intake system,...
October 30, 2018
In this (Part 2 of 2) guide series on repair vs performance brakes, we`ll clarify the differences between...
October 22, 2018
If the front of your vehicle is its "face", then the headlights are its "eyes", so it is not surprising that everyone...
October 05, 2018
Whether you need an exhaust system because your vehicle`s old pipes have rusted through or become damaged, or you...
August 08, 2018
The springs on your vehicle are an integral part of its suspension system. Not only do springs keep all four corners...
August 07, 2018
Tires exist for every variation of automotive use imaginable. For example, there are tires tailored to everyday...
August 01, 2018
Odds are if you’ve come to our website, you know the value of good vehicle maintenance. We’d also bet you perform...
July 17, 2018
As their name suggests, accessory belts take rotational power from the engine`s spinning crankshaft and transfer it...
July 04, 2018
Spark plugs are a key ingredient of gasoline engines when it comes to serving up a dish of solid power. More...
June 18, 2018
New vehicle auto shows make the rounds around the country at the same time each year: Detroit in January,...
May 21, 2018
If you`ve grown tired of your engine`s declining performance, inconsistent power, rough idle, exhaust smoke, knocking...