Brake Masters #120

The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)

There's nothing like that sinking feeling when you turn the key and nothing happens in your vehicle. A lot of us are quick to blame the battery. But it may instead be your alternator that'...

Published on: Mar 29, 2026

A Honking Big Jam (Stuck Horn)

At one time or another, most drivers honk their horn at someone who might be texting at a stoplight or not paying attention when they're driving. But what happens when you tap on your horn and a...

Published on: Mar 22, 2026

Positive and Negative (Battery Care)

You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new. Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely. Unfortunately, m...

Published on: Mar 15, 2026

Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)

Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving around with a loud exhaust system? If your exhaust s...

Published on: Mar 08, 2026

Good Service at Brake Masters #120 Equals Good Fuel Economy in VAN NUYS

Whether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us VAN NUYS drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in CA...

Published on: Mar 01, 2026

Your Vehicle's Other Power Plant (Alternator Replacement)

Your vehicle's engine is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a power plant. But it has another power source that is vital as well: the alternator. The alternator is wha...

Published on: Feb 22, 2026

The “Man-Made” Engine Oil (Synthetic Oil Change)

If you own a newer vehicle, your vehicle’s manufacturer may require that it use synthetic oil instead of conventional oil. Synthetic oils are more stable, don’t break down as easily,...

Published on: Feb 15, 2026

A Bright Spark (Ignition Coil Replacement)

Ever wonder how your vehicle’s engine is able to take the 12-volts from its battery and ramp that up to as high as the tens of thousands of volts it takes to fire its spark plugs? The secret is ...

Published on: Feb 08, 2026