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Information about auto repair and preventive maintenance

Category: Preventative Maintenance

No, We Don’t Sell Bigger Steering Wheels

Tweet Have you ever wondered why buses and big rigs have those huge steering wheels, sometimes with the little swivel knob? It’s because it takes a lot more effort and turning of the steering wheel to navigate a simple turn and the larger steering wheel makes the job easier. Maybe your car or pickup is […]

Is Your Mechanic ASE Certified, Does It Matter?

Tweet Finding a good auto repair facility is always a concern, especially when your vehicle breaks down. Just who do you trust with the second largest investment of your life? It is important to look for the Blue Seal of Excellence or an ASE Certification. ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) tests and certifies automotive professionals in […]

Too Hot to Handle?

Tweet It is hot outside and you think you can escape the heat by getting in your car and going somewhere. Unfortunately, you don’t get far before you find out that your car only blows hot air and steam rolls out from under your hood. Been there done that before? Many of us have. Perhaps […]

A Healthy Differential Makes a Difference

Tweet You may be familiar with the basic car terminology when it comes to keeping up with the maintenance. Oil changes, tire rotations, fluids, tire pressure, and many more are common everyday language for any of us who drive a car. Slightly less common, but just as important, are the differentials on your vehicle. Differentials […]

Are you Road-Trip Ready?

Tweet Summer is here and so is the season of road-tripping. With warmer weather and longer daylight hours many people bid farewell to the winter blues by hitting the highways for some road-trip therapy. According to Road and Travel, most aren’t aware that this is actually the most dangerous time. The period between Memorial Day […]

Shopping for Four Pieces of Rubber – Are you Prepared?

Tweet The most important piece of real estate on your car is those four small contact points that grip the road – the one you know as your tires. Those few square inches of rubber determine just about everything. Tires harness the engine’s power, allow the brakes to do their job, and determine how successfully […]

Is Your Car Ready for Summer Swelter?

Tweet If you have ever NOT had air conditioning in your car on a hot summer day, you know what a big difference a little cool air makes. The single best way to know if your car’s air conditioner is not functioning properly is if it isn’t able to generate an air temperature significantly less […]

Do You Know the Benefits of Preventative Maintenance?

Tweet Our automobiles are truly amazing machines that are expected to function in rain, snow, wind and good weather too. A well maintained vehicle speaks volumes about the owner; more importantly, it will not desert us when we need it most. We rely on our vehicles to get us everywhere and we don’t make time […]

Is Premium Gas Worth a Premium Price?

Tweet Fuel price is often the reason we buy low octane fuel instead of buying mid-grade or high octane fuel. Instead of buying because of the price, we should consider a few other good reasons. All vehicles have an owner’s manual that tells what fuel is recommended for that particular vehicle. Since our car is […]

Before You Buy A Used Car

Tweet New car sticker shock sends many of us shopping for previously-owned cars, but there is a measure of risk that accompanies purchasing a used car. What if that car is barely hanging together and is ready to fall apart? Or, on a more positive note, the car is in perfect condition and worth every […]