A Check Engine light isn’t cause for alarm but it could signal an important warning sign. Its presence could mean any number of under-the-hood snafus. Your vehicle’s Check Engine light can pop on for more than 1,400 different reasons–all related to your vehicle’s tailpipe emissions. Part of your vehicle’s on-board diagnostics system, the Check Engine […]
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 […]
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 order to provide drivers with maximum control over their driving and to allow them to reach high speeds, there is a complex system of gears that adjust the level of torque delivered to wheels. The system that manages these gear transitions is your transmission, which is often automatic and does this job without much […]
Shocks and struts serve similar purposes but differ slightly. Shocks, or shock absorbers, stop your car from bouncing by dampening vertical forces. Meanwhile, struts dampen these vertical forces and consist of springs that support the car’s weight and function as part of the car’s suspension. Your car will have either a strut or shock absorber […]
