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Many drivers don’t really get to know about the differential in their car until they start hearing noises when driving. For some, they hear banging and clunking while others experience whirring and rumbling. The common culprit to these issues is the differential. Here’s how to handle such noise.

Banging and clunking noises, especially if they are originating from the corners, come as a result of insufficient posi-traction lubrication, limited-slip clutches, worn out posi-traction or broken spider gears. All these components are part of the differential, which is the mechanism...

Familiarizing yourself with the form and function of the parts of your car, such as tires, will only benefit you. Once you realize what the string of letters and numbers represents, you’ll effortlessly recall the abbreviations when the need arises.

The abbreviation strand sometimes begins with a letter, such as “P,” which tells you that it’s a tire for a passenger car. The following three-digit number, such as 215, indicates the tire’s width in millimeters. Next, is a slash and a two-digit number. This number tells you the aspect ratio. If it’s 65, then the tire…

You should always have a bag of sand, salt, or litter in your car when you are traveling in the winter. It makes for good traction in case you get stuck in the snow or on an icy patch and need something to help you get going again.

It doesn't really matter what you choose to use, but the important thing is to have something in your car so that you can get unstuck. Sand makes for great traction and will not get slimy like litter can tend to get when it gets wet. Salt is a good choice…

When it comes to choosing whether you have a vehicle with all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive there really isn't much difference. They both offer better handling and control on the roads. You will be able to go off-road at a moment's notice, and you will have peace of mind that your vehicle will be able to handle anything.

It really depends on what you like to drive. If you prefer to drive crossovers or sedans, then you will end up with all-wheel drive. If you want to drive a truck or SUV, then you will end up with…

It seems like there is always so much to get done each day and at the end of the day when your head hits the pillow there is always things that need to get done starting bright and early the next day. We here at Briggs Manhattan don't want to make having routine maintenance on your vehicle a hard thing to do so we have created an online scheduler that allows you to monitor your vehicle's upcoming maintenance without having to pick up the phone during business hours and call us.

When purchasing a car, many people have heard of horsepower but don't know anything about it or how it works.

To help in your understanding, you need to know about the inventor who lived in the eighteenth century, whose name was James Watt. While using horses at a coal mine, he figured out that horsepower is the power you need to move 33,000 pounds for one foot in one minute, which would equal one horsepower.

Warning lights on dashboards are not new, but they deserve the same attention now that they deserved in the past. These are triggered by sensors that alert the system the vehicle has a problem that requires maintenance. If warning signals light to alert about an issue, the mechanics here at Briggs Manhattan can provide the services to resolve the problem. These warning lights include:

Still confused about an indicator light on your dashboard? Stop in and meet with our team at 2500 Stagg Hill Road.

When you finance a vehicle, you’ll pay installments towards buying the vehicle over its entire life, until you’ve satisfied the purchase price plus applicable interest and fees. Conversely, when people lease vehicles, there are several paths of action that can be taken near the end of the term.

If you’re not satisfied with the vehicle you just leased, you should consider turning it to the lessor – the legal term for the party that leased it. If you’re not sure on what to do, consider asking for a short extension. Most lessors will be willing to extend…

Don't make the costly mistake of getting service done on your vehicle by a service center that uses inferior auto parts. Here is why our service center at Briggs Manhattan should be your top choice for local auto repairs.

At our Manhattan, KS showroom, we are able to make repairs and provide maintenance on your car in a timely manner. Plan your trip to meet with us today!

Cars are a very big part of most peoples’ lives. Without them, many we wouldn't have the same freedom to roam the roads of Kansas. People rely on their vehicles for work, fun, communication, and more.

Even though it’s very important to have a working car, make sure to consider the total cost of ownership.