PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE NOW CAN HELP ENSURE WORRY-FREE DRIVING THIS WINTER The vacations are over, the kids are back in school and cooler evenings have begun. Take advantage of the lull to prepare your vehicle for the winter ahead, advise the pros and the non-profit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Breakdowns, never convenient, can… Read More
Summer Car Care Tios from The Car Care Council
Summer can be tough on cars, especially during high temperatures when heat can destroy batteries and stress the cooling system and tires. As a precaution, these vehicle components should be checked periodically during summer to help avoid breakdowns and car problems, according to the Car Care Council. Excessive heat and overcharging shorten the life of… Read More
Spotlight On Brake Pad Replacement Warning Signs
Brake pads are relatively cheap and can be replaced by your auto mechanic in no time, and yet for whatever reason people routinely drive with brake pads well past the point that they need to be replaced. Maintaining dependable braking power is crucial to your safety and the safety of your passengers, so bring your… Read More
Don’t Scrimp on Vehicle Maintenance – From the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Technician certification organization ASE surveys show a well-maintained vehicle not only lasts longer, it retains more of its resale value. With a sluggish economic recovery and today’s consumers watching their finances carefully, it’s no surprise that the average age of vehicles in the United States is more than 11 years old, according to automotive research… Read More
Tips on How to Maintain Your New Car – From Consumer Reports
One of the reassuring qualities of contemporary cars is that they need much less-frequent service to keep them running well. Changing the spark plugs, breaker points, and condenser used to be a seasonal exercise, and body rust was accepted as a normal if unfortunate hazard of aging. Now many spark plugs can go 100,000 miles… Read More
Winter Driving Safety Tips For Teens
Winter presents challenges for even the most seasoned drivers, but especially for teens who are newly licensed or who are driving with parental supervision. Here are some winter driving safety tips to help teens best navigate snowy, icy and slippery roads, deal with blizzard conditions, and drive safely when the weather, roadway or other obstacles… Read More
Six Ways You Could Be Killing Your Car
Owning a car can be a dream or a nightmare depending on how well you take care of your vehicle, says our friends at the Car Care Council. The following are six things that many motorists do that can harm their car and their wallet. 1. Ignoring the check engine light. Ignoring an illuminated check… Read More
Are Your Brakes Trying to Tell You Something
If your brakes are trying to tell you something, you should pay attention. A properly operating brake system helps ensure safe vehicle control and operation and it should be checked immediately if you suspect any problems. Knowing the key warning signs that your brakes may need maintenance will go a long way toward keeping you… Read More
Check Hoses & Belts
The key to summer driving is keeping the engine cool. Checking the hoses and belts is imperative. The hoses connected to the radiator help pump coolant to and from the engine block, and the belts run the fan that helps cool the system further. If the hoses crack or the belts snap, the radiator will… Read More
Power Steering Maintenance Really Important?
Is it really necessary to flush the power steering system? Absolutely! Contaminated fluid is harmful to the power steering system in several ways. Dirty fluid is thicker than clean, fresh fluid, causing the components such as the pump and rack and pinion to have to work harder, which can lead to premature failure of those… Read More