It’s vacation season! The inviting warmth of spring is pushing the memories of winter away, and summer is just around the corner. In many cases, that means the car is being left behind, while you go on a nice getaway elsewhere. Your car shouldn’t be neglected during this time! Here are some quick tips to…
If your headlights are not working well, it may be harder to see potential risks while driving at night or early in the morning. You may be surprised to learn that not all headlights perform equally. Interestingly, more than half of the mid-size SUV’s headlights were rated as marginal or poor after being tested. Roughly…
If you have a vehicle with keyless entry and keyless ignition, have you ever considered how you would start your car in the event that the key fob dies? If this ever happens, you’ve got a few options. Take a closer look at your key fob – many of them hide a temporary, pull-out key…
Spring is just around the corner and it is the perfect time for auto maintenance. Some preparation now will help ensure that your summer driving plans go smoothly. ASE offers the following tips to “spring clean” your vehicle! Read the owner’s manual and follow the recommended service schedules. Have hard starts, rough idling, stalling, etc.…
Changing the oil and oil filter, replacing wiper blades and air filters, and scheduled maintenance top the list of the 10 most common vehicle repairs. According to research conducted by IMR Inc., an industry leader in automotive research, the top 10 most common vehicle repairs performed by vehicle owners and their trusted repair shops are: Oil/oil…
Severe weather can make driving not only frightening, but dangerous as well. Preparing yourself and your car for winter driving conditions is one way to stay safe on the snow and ice covered roads, but you should also know when to stay off the roads completely. How to Plan a Winter Drive If you do…
Thanksgiving is officially over, however there are plenty of auto advancements to be thankful for! NOKIAN HAKKAPELIITTA 9 These tires are equipped with steel stud implants designed to break up ice-covered roads! While small, they do an excellent job of gripping the road and braking due to their Y-shaped spike design. DO NOT DISTURB MODE…
All vehicles need oil, though not just any oil will work. Modern auto engines are designed and built to require oils that meet specific industry and automaker specifications in order to ensure a long service life. If you use the incorrect oil, you could void your new car warranty. Most late model vehicles require a…
The average vehicle in the United States is more than 11 years old. With motorists holding on to their vehicles longer, maintenance takes an even greater importance in keeping roads, and people, safe. While it’s easy to avoid car maintenance, it’s not a financially sound method for managing one of your biggest investments. Tony Molla,…
Congratulations on your new car! You probably want to hang onto it for as long as possible, so here’s a few tips on how to maintain it as well as possible! The owner’s manual will give recommendations from the manufacturer regarding service intervals. It’s imperative to follow these recommendations so you don’t void the new…