It’s back-to-school time! Right now, parents and students everywhere are busily buying school supplies and new clothes, attending parent-teacher events, heading off to college or planning after-school activities. During this busy season of the year, it can be easy to...
Is your car or truck bouncing wildly whenever you drive over a bump in the road? Does it seem hard to steer properly, even when the road is just a little bit rough? You may be experiencing problems with your vehicle’s shocks or struts. When these parts start to show...
Letting your car completely overheat is the quickest way to find yourself stranded on the side of the road and in need of a new car. Unless you want to waste money (and who does?), it’s important to notice the warning signs that your car is about to overheat...
Imagine your mechanic just called with an estimate. He gives you the price of the parts you need to order and a different price for the labor. He explains what he needs to repair, making it sound as if it’s common knowledge. And now you need to make a decision....
Most people know that routine car care involves checking the brakes. Squeaky brakes get attention, and so does a car that seems to be taking longer to stop than is normally necessary. But brake fluid? Many car owners forget it even exists. Yet proper maintenance of...
The oil change. It’s one of the most essential, cost-effective ways to keep your vehicle in good shape. And with an oil light on your dashboard, it should be easy to take care of your oil changes regularly, right? Yet auto maintenance shops like ours come across many...
As September rolls around, students turn their eyes toward school. And if you own a car to get back and forth to classes and part-time jobs, then September is also an ideal time to bone up on car care essentials to keep your vehicle safe on the roads. Whether you’re...
A well-maintained battery ensures your vehicle performs as expected at every turn. The battery not only provides the juice needed for quick start-ups on demand, but also helps the alternator continually power your vehicle’s electrical components. You must give your...
During the scorching summer months, the last thing you want is for your car’s air conditioner to break down – especially if you’re on a long-awaited family road trip. That’s why it’s important to make sure your system is in good working order before you hit the road....
Most vehicle owners get that changing the oil in your car is good for it, but few understand exactly why it needs done. Most are vaguely aware that the age-old advice of changing your oil “every 3,000 miles” may no longer be relevant. The truth is, changing your oil...
