As the snow, rain, sleet, slush, hail, ice and other winter weather inches closer and closer, its important to make sure that you and your car are prepared in case you happen to be on the road when the storm hits. The last thing you want is to be stuck in the snow or stranded […]
If you live in the Chicago area, you know that the fall and winter weather can be iffy. As this cool weather approaches and the leaves begin to change, it’s important to make sure that your car is getting the attention it needs to perform its best. Here are a few things that you can […]
People are often surprised to learn that about 80% of a vehicle can be recycled and reused. Cars are made up of a collection of parts, electrical elements, and reusable materials that if taken apart properly, can be put to good use. When your junk car is on its last leg or gets to the […]
Poor weather conditions can be a safety risk for any driver. Although many people may not realize it, driving through heavy rain and thunderstorms can be just as dangerous as driving through a winter blizzard. The roads are often slippery, visibility is low, and the risk of hydroplaning is much higher when you’re driving fast […]
Buying a new or used car can be exciting, especially when its your first one or if you have only leased cars in the past. But as thrilling as it may be, its important to make sure you fill out all the necessary paperwork and take all the necessary steps to ensure full ownership. The […]
It seems that with enough practice, just about anyone can learn how to drive a car. All cars are made fairly similar in that they have a steering wheel, a gas and brake pedal, and a gear shifter to switch between drive, neutral, and reverse – so their frequent use becomes second nature. But what […]
Some car owners explicitly prefer foreign cars and others prefer solely American cars. When they find themselves in need of more auto parts, these car owners have the option to buy domestic or foreign. Many Chicago auto parts businesses offer both styles of auto parts, but have you ever wondered why you should buy one […]
Sweet, sweet summertime is just around the corner and for the lucky ones among us, that means road trips! Summer road trips are a quintessential part of the American experience and have been an institution since the advent of the automobile. In the past ten years or so, road trips have gotten even better because […]
The Dawn of Recycling Call them what you want—junkyards, salvage yards, wrecking yards, or scrapyards. In a way, they were the first form of modern-day recycling. Prior to the 1800s, recycling as we know it now was not commonplace. However, with the emergence of the industrial revolution and manufactured goods—especially automobiles—the demand for metal was […]
Your vehicle’s wheels are perhaps its most important feature. Without them, your car would sit still and get you nowhere. Taking care of your vehicle’s wheels is crucially important to maintaining your vehicle’s longevity. But have you ever stopped to consider how exactly those wheels function? Moving Getting your vehicle’s wheels moving is a function […]
