Have you considered the long-term cost of driving your vehicle? Whether you drive 10 or 50 miles a day, other factors such as preventive maintenance, driving style and more will help you save money on overall car care costs during the life of your vehicle. Lots of vehicle owners chalk up car-ownership costs to the price at the […]
Cold temperatures and the drying effects of running your home’s furnace non-stop can all lead to winter wheeze. If your vehicle is overdue for a cabin air filter change, your car also could be a culprit. The cabin air filter cleans air going into a vehicle’s interior through the ventilation, heating and air-conditioning systems. It catches […]
Chances are, your car or SUV has a TPMS or tire pressure monitoring system. These became mandatory on all cars built after 2006 after the Firestone tire disasters. You may have even had this little warning system light up on the dash. It usually shows what is supposed to be a very low tire with […]
The dreaded check engine light. Everything seems fine, you are tooling down the highway, and suddenly, that light catches your eye. You immediately take your foot off the gas, turn down the music, and listen intently to the motor. It sounds OK. What could be wrong? Am I going to be stranded? Is this going to […]
Gradual wear and tear resulting from high mileage or lack of proper maintenance can affect your vehicle’s transmission, causing it to malfunction, break, or fail. Transmission problems are relatively rare and usually caused by connected components, such as the assembly, linkage, or driveline, rather than something within the transmission itself. Read on to discover some […]
On the hunt for a brand-new repair shop? It’s not always easy to find a location that suits you and your vehicle’s specific needs. You’ll want one that offers high-quality, reliable, reasonably priced maintenance, repairs, and more. These tips on how to choose an auto repair shop will make the process easier. Ask for Recommendations […]
Your brake rotor is the shiny metal disc made from cast iron that sits behind your tire. This is the surface the brake pad contacts when you press your brake pedal, building up friction to slow you down. Due to its high friction load, these rotors wear down over time and require attention (depending on […]
For so many, getting into their car and driving off feels like rolling dice in Vegas. They put all thoughts about maintenance out of their mind and hope that their luck continues and everything stays in one piece. The problem is, this only works until it doesn’t anymore. There’s always a rude awakening, whether it’s […]
In life, sometimes you live with problems you can’t really help. Your phone’s battery slowly gets worse, your commute is annoyingly long, and maybe your neighbors are always making noise. You also live with the gradual decline of your car, though you don’t need to accept many of your car’s problems as permanent. For one, […]
A car’s engine needs access to intake air as well as the ability to release exhaust. These two factors allow an engine’s internal combustion reaction to continue unabated; ultimately, the timing belt is what makes this possible. To maintain proper engine function, here are three signs your timing belt is going bad to look out […]
