Car Care Tips

5 Essential Road Trip Safety Tips

Holiday travel is on and automobile travel is predicted to be high this season. When we talk about road trip safety, we aren’t talking about the things you already know. We’re talking about a few things you might just not have thought about but they’re essential for your driving safety. Here, we want to share […]

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Diesel Engines vs. Gas Engines: Which Is Right For You?

There are a few types of engines you can buy these days in your personal vehicle, making the decision as to which new vehicle is right for you a little bit more complex. More and more foreign auto manufacturers have started offering diesel models in recent years, so the next question is, are gasoline or […]

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Fall Car Care Month: The Perfect Time For Vehicle Service

Owning a vehicle means taking the time to service and repair it so that you get the most out of your investment. Regular maintenance can also keep your vehicle safer on the roads and may even help you avoid costlier auto repairs in the future. Since October is Fall Car Care Month, we wanted to […]

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Highlights of the New Automotive Right to Repair Agreement

On July 11, 2023, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that it, along with the Society of Collision Repair Specialists and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, had reached an important agreement on automotive right to repair. The right to repair idea actually goes back to a pact made between automotive industry leaders in 2014. However, […]

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What to Do When Your Engine Overheats

You’re driving along and out of nowhere you see smoke and steam coming from under the hood. When your engine overheats, it can be a scary and stressful situation, especially if you’re in the middle of nowhere. Unfortunately, even with routine maintenance services, overheating engines do still sometimes occur and can cause damage. This is […]

Warning Lights Article #3

This is the last article of a 3 part series discussing the warning lights on your vehicle. The Battery/Charging System Indicator Light is amber in color and looks like a battery.  When this light illuminates, or stays illuminated or comes on and off while driving it is indicating that there is an issue in the […]

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Warning Lights On Your Vehicle’s Dash #2 Article

The warning lights we will be discussing in this article, have to do with the safety features of current and newer vehicles and may not apply to every vehicle that is being driven on the road.  One thing to be aware of is that warning lights come in red or amber.  The red color light […]

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What Are The Warning Lights On Your Vehicle’s Dash?

The dashboard of your vehicle is full of warning lights.  These lights are your vehicle’s way of talking to you (the driver) about your car.  Some of these lights are pretty obvious as to what they are warning you of, like fuel level low or seat belt not being buckled.  However there are some warning […]

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How to Maintain a Vehicle That is Not Getting Used Often?

We are in an unprecedented time with the Covid-19 Pandemic and it seems to grow larger almost every day.  For those people who are not driving their cars for work, and are definitely not going out for entertainment, they can experience an unexpected complication with their vehicles.   What is the best way to keep our […]

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