Preventive maintenance is the best way to make sure your vehicle lasts for as long as you'd like to own it. Caring for your vehicle will also help you prevent breakdowns. We've got some tips to help you do both. Read More...
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How prepared are you in the event of a flat tire? A flat tire is no laughing matter, and it only takes one nail or screw on the road to damage your tire. There are several ways to handle this unfortunate experience and keep your stress and inconvenience at a minimum. In this month’s blog post, we cover four pointers for how to be better prepared for the possibility that you may get a flat tire.
There are a lot of factors that impact the overall performance and longevity of your vehicle. Imagine how much wear and tear your vehicle goes through each time you drive. Two factors that have major impacts on vehicle wear and tear are the engine temperatures and vibration. This is especially true when it comes to the life of belts and hoses.
Having the oil and oil filter changed when it should be is a necessary step in keeping your vehicle’s engine running smoothly. As your vehicle begins to age, this becomes more vital to its continued longevity and engine performance. With an older vehicle, you will find you may have to add engine oil in between oil changes. Even in newer engines and with the use of synthetic oils, there is a normal amount of oil consumption that occurs. Normal oil consumption is not what will be discussed in this blog post. Instead, we will discuss excessive burning of oil and an oil leak in older vehicles.
Whether it happens in your garage or while you are driving, a flat tire is such an inconvenience. With all the foreign objects on and potholes in the roads, it’s only a matter of time before you will have to deal with a flat tire. Whether you can repair or replace the tire depends on how and where the tire was damaged. Tire repair must be done properly or it will put your safety at risk. This article will explain the difference between repairing and replacing a tire.
Have you been told you must bring your vehicle back to the dealer for all its servicing, including regular oil changes, or the manufacturer’s warranty on your car will be voided? Unfortunately, this is something car dealers and manufacturers often tell their customers. In reality, according to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, it is illegal for manufacturers or dealers to claim your warranty becomes void when someone other than the dealer does the work. In this blog post, you’ll find out more about this and the answers to frequently asked questions about car repairs and warranties.
Every so often, you’ll hear me talk about the need for preventive car maintenance. When you do, you may ask yourself, “Why should I pay for something to be replaced before it breaks?” The answer is simple. If you want to keep your vehicle for as long as possible, preventive maintenance is a must. You’ll also find it saves you money. Read on to learn how you’ll save money with these four essential preventive car maintenance services:
The timing belt in your automobile runs the engine camshaft. It’s responsible for making sure the valves open and close at the proper timing to coincide with the movement of the pistons. Timing belt replacement is typically one of the higher-priced maintenance items, and for this reason, many car owners forego having it replaced when the manufacturer recommends. Here’s the problem – If the timing belt fails, your car engine will stop and can cause serious engine damage. In this months blog post, I’ll answer some of the more common questions about replacing the timing belt.
When I mention the words “exhaust system” do you think of only your tailpipe and muffler? The exhaust system is actually an intricate system of chambers and pipes responsible for protecting you, your passengers and the environment from exposure to harmful gases. In this blog article, I’ll talk about what the exhaust system does, the signs that indicate you need exhaust system repair and how to maintain this important system.
Spring is here and summer is approaching. Whether it’s going to the mountains or the shore, you’ll be out driving more and enjoying the beautiful weather. It’s also a great time to think about spring vehicle maintenance. This list is a good way to make sure your vehicle is ready for the task of getting you where you need to go.
The Check Engine light or Service Engine Soon light is one of the most misunderstood lights on a car’s dashboard. This light will come on for any number of reasons, and when it does, it shouldn’t be ignored. That’s because it’s designed to alert you to minor problems with your vehicle’s emission system (like a vacuum leak from a loose or cracked gas cap), so you can have it fixed before it becomes a major problem (like having to replace the catalytic converter). If you’ve been searching the web for why the Check Engine light or Service Engine Soon light is on, you’ll find some recommendations to go to your local parts store to have them check for the error code that’s being generated by your vehicle’s computer system. While you can certainly do this, having the error code doesn’t mean you’ll know what to do to fix the problem. In this post, I’ll give you some general information on the Check Engine light and Service Engine Soon light. I’ll also outline some of the more common causes for this light to come on and what should be done to get your vehicle fixed.
