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When rain or snow hits your windshield while driving, the last thing you want is for your wipers to squeak. It is not only annoying, but can be distracting to the driver while on the road. Since each vehicle is different, there is no universal way to stop this from happening. Below we name just […]
Do you drive a stick, or does the thought of it make you want to jump into your automatic vehicle and drive away? While automatic vehicles have become the norm, there are several advantages and disadvantages to driving a car with a manual transmission. Advantages Besides being fun to drive (for those who know how!), […]
After yesterday’s snowfall, was your car covered in snow and ice? Now that winter is here, we are all too familiar with shoveling to get our car out of its parking spot and scraping ice off the windshield. You may have heard the following tricks for removing ice and snow from your windshield, but take […]
When you’ve got places to be, the worst thing that can happen is your car failing to start. In many cases, the cause is a dead battery. All you need are some jumper cables and a friend with a car and you will be back on the road in no time!Before you begin, check the […]
Remember the good old days when you had to crank your car’s windows up and down? While it might have been a nice arm exercise, there are several reasons you rarely see new cars with manual windows anymore. Power windows have a variety of benefits, such as the following: Control. Drivers hold all of the […]
Did you remember to “fall back” this weekend? As nice as it is to get an extra hour of sleep, daylight savings time also means commuters will spend more time driving in the dark. It may not seem like a big deal, but driving in the dark after a long day at work makes it […]
It’s happened to all of us: you’re driving on the freeway, get stuck behind a semi truck or other large vehicle, and aren’t sure if it’s safe to pass, since you can’t see into the other lane. The solution to this problem? The See Through System (STS), also known as a virtual windshield, that allows […]
Changing your windshield wipers is important – wiper blades that don’t wipe effectively or are cracked or torn can be dangerous in obstructing your view while driving. Experts say wiper blades should be replaced every six to 12 months for optimum performance. It seems like a mundane task, but it is fairly simple and shouldn’t […]
Okay, so you got a crack or chip in your windshield. Although a pain, there are ways you can make sure it doesn’t get worse and ruin your entire windshield before getting it repaired. Just follow these dos and don’ts: DO Measure the crack or chip – if it is less than 12 inches long […]
You may notice, now that summer is coming to a close, that your car received some wear and tear from all your road trips and carpooling. Fortunately, most interior cleaning can be done with products you have around the house! Here are a few tips to getting your car back in tip-top shape for fall: […]