Loper Motor Truck Parts

Why on Earth Would You Go to an Auto Salvage Yard?

Auto salvage yards can be gold mines for auto parts. We have earned stellar credentials in our industry, and have parts for vehicles from 2001 onwards.

Time for a new exhaust?

Exhaust systems are one of the most neglected aspects of most vehicles. Exhaust pipes, catalytic converters, and mufflers are exposed to heat, emissions, a...

We Asked, You Answered: Why Buy Used Tires?

Recently on the Champtires Facebook page, we held a contest. For a chance to win a $25 gift certificate, our Facebook friends just needed to comment with one reason why buying used tires is a safe …

10 Cars That Can Run For Over 250,000 Miles

While just about any car these days can clock a quarter million miles if an owner throws enough money at it in terms of ongoing repairs and upkeep – some models tend to be more enjoyable to own and hold together better over the long haul than others.To determine which would be the most likely ne

How Can Drivers Avoid Costly Automotive Repair?

What is the key to avoiding costly automotive repair? The answer is fairly obvious—keep up with basic automotive service at the appropriate mileage and time intervals. You will be helping your vehicle keep operating efficiently for as long as possible.How do you do this, you ask? First of all, reg...

5 Ways to Extend the Life of your Transmission

Anything you can do to keep your transmission working properly and working for longer will save you money and headaches. Here are five ways to extend the life of your transmission.

How to Not Get Overcharged by a Mechanic

My husband took his car into our mechanic this morning to get enough work done to require a loaner car for the day and an estimate well over $1,000. “I’ll tell them not to change the cabin air filter,” he reassured me. “I can do that one myself.” Now if only he could install and align his own tires, change a serpentine belt and perform our state’s emissions test, we could really save some bucks.

The go-to place for motor home chassis work

If you take the shell off of a motor home–take the body off of it–let’s say, for example, a diesel pusher. It’s really a bus chassis. ...

Where do truck drivers shower? And other common questions

Being new to the industry, you may be wondering, 'Where do truck drivers shower?' Read everything you need to know, including how to get free showers.

Should You Consider Aftermarket Truck Parts? |

Have you considered aftermarket truck parts? Today, we'll define 'aftermarket,' and review the benefits and drawbacks of purchasing these parts.

The Luxury of Towing

How To Protect Yourself When Driving Near Trucks

We all have to drive behind 18-wheelers, or alongside them, on a major highway at one time or another. Many of us become quite nervous when passing them, driving behind …

Computerised braking system could lead to a major improvement in truck safety

A computerised braking system in development at the Department of Engineering could lead to a major improvement in lorry safety.

Steps truck drivers take to avoid drowsy driving

Dramatic dash cam footage showing a semi truck swerving on the roadway, before slamming into cars on the side of U.S. 93 is still unbelievable.

5 Ways Car Drivers Can Reduce California Truck Accidents

What can car drivers do to decrease truck accidents?Statistics show that of the 8.9 million people in America who are employed in “truck related jobs” approximately 3.5 million of them are truck drivers. And those truck drivers are “logging over 288 billion miles a year.”That would explain why these big rigs are ever present on U.S. highways and shed light on why California truck accidents are so common.According to a 2009 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) report,

Kickstart: Plastics and a high-profile truck

When Ford Motor Co. rolled out its aluminum-bodied F-150 truck, it also introduced all-LED headlights that included a distinctive light pipe pattern around the light. It was a case where plastics made it possible for the truck to stand out."It is a new design language," Gordon Platto, chief…