Van's Auto Electric

The lights that alternate on and off and come from the headlights, turn indicators and backup lights are called "wig-wag" lights. The name explains the effect of the lights alternating off and on for effect.

The head pipes are a part of the custom exhaust system that link the exhaust headers to the mufflers. In fact, the only thing in between these parts is the catalytic converter, which has custom pieces cut to the quick, running straight to the muffler.

Have you customized your car with a glass pack or a front-mounted engine? Not a problem. Let us take a look at the parts you need and we will fix it right up.

Vehicles with driving lamps or auxiliary high beams are most common in countries with large stretches of unlit roads or in regions where periods of daylight are short during winter.

What small but important part initiates engine combustion? If you guessed the humble spark plug, you're right. Care to guess what percent of engine failures in a recent poll were due to non-firing spark plugs? If you guessed almost 4 percent, you're right again.

Is your car having electrical problems? While you might be tempted to immediately replace the alternator or battery, this might actually be a problem with the electrical connections, so it’s a good idea to have the alternator or battery checked first.

When you buy used import auto parts from us, you get the same quality piece of equipment that the auto dealer sells at the parts counter, but at a fraction of the price the dealer charges.

Other preventative measures include regular washing of hands, proper diet and exercise to maintain the overall health of the body, and avoiding exposure when possible.

When an accident occurs at night, emergency crews need as much light as possible in order to be safe and to properly conduct business. We have emergency vehicle lighting systems that are almost as bright as daylight, and configured to shine light with a broad dispersal radius.

For all of the technology and complexity of the automobile engine, it all comes down to a little spark in order for it to work. Modern spark plugs, though designed for tens of thousands of miles of use, can begin to break down for the same reasons as other engine parts – dirt, moisture, and driving conditions.

Straight-through mufflers are also called "glasspack" mufflers and allow for maximum flow, which translates to maximum horsepower. Glasspack mufflers use straight-line perforated fiberglass piping, which supports optimal performance.

When shock absorbers start to go, it can dramatically affect driving safety, including cornering, braking, handling, as well as harming the suspension as a whole. Once you pass the 50,000-mile mark, it is time to begin thinking about a new set of shocks.