Archives by Tag ' Vehicle Maintenance '
Feb 22, 2016

Routine vehicle maintenance is extremely important to the life of your vehicle. Simply put, having your vehicle serviced regularly helps keep your car running longer and newer. By performing routine maintenance, you’ll prevent bigger car trouble down the road. Each vehicle manufacturer has a maintenance schedule around the specific makeup of your particular vehicle. This […]

Dec 1, 2015

Did you know? Your car uses six primary fluids: coolant, motor oil, brakes fluid, transmission fluid, power steering fluid and windshield washer fluid. Seasonal changes affect the performance of these fluids, so regular fluids checks are essential. Take the time to check your fluids and avoid the hassle and unnecessary expenses that result from car […]

Oct 19, 2015

A – Always follow a preventative vehicle maintenance plan. B – Be sure to have your car inspected when you suspect there is a problem. C – Correct the problem to help avoid the inconvenience and potential safety hazards of breaking down on the road. Understanding the basics of car care before taking the wheel […]

Oct 12, 2015

Your vehicle is an incredibly complex contraption that functions using a number of liquids, circuits, and moving parts. Pinpointing problems for auto repair can be difficult – even for a professional mechanic. Fortunately, your car is equipped to help find many problems that arise through its system of warning lights. Here are some of the […]

Sep 13, 2015

It’s that time of year again. Summer is coming to an end, parents have sent their children back to school and although you may not live in a part of the country where the temperatures drop below 50 degrees, you may be traveling to a part of the country where they do! The start of […]

Jun 22, 2015

Summer is finally here, and you will want to ensure your vehicle is in tip-top shape for all your summer travel plans. It takes very little time and money to make sure your car runs properly during the summer months, and although breakdowns happen, you can help minimize them by taking a few extra preventive […]

May 4, 2015

Whether you’re driving a mile from your home or traveling across the country, we’ve all had some kind of emergency while on the road. Emergencies can range from spilling your coffee all over your seats to running over a nail, to forgetting to fill up your tank and running out of gas! Unfortunately, you can […]

Apr 13, 2015

The saying is true “April showers bring May flowers,” as we have seen several parts of the country receive significant amounts of rain this spring season. While we all know the damage large amounts of rain can do to our homes, have you stopped to think about what rain can do to your vehicle? If […]

Mar 16, 2015

The weather has been quite unpredictable this winter season, and it may be hard to picture right now, but spring is right around the corner! This means it’s time to start thinking about getting your vehicle ready for warmer weather.

Nov 17, 2014

It may be Fall, but we’re already feeling the effects of the cold weather with the onset of the feared “polar vortex.” Whether you live in an area that gets hit hard by cold temperatures, or you’re traveling to one of those areas, it’s important to prepare your vehicle for winter weather. Sleet, snow, ice […]