Car Maintenance Services You Should Never Skip
Admit it. You hate taking your car into the shop, especially when you don’t absolutely have to. But maintenance is a necessary pain that we all have to endure if we’re going to get our money’s worth out of our cars. Here’s a list of the 4 most critical car maintenance services you should stay on top […]
What is an O2 Sensor?
If you’re like the normal, average, every day person who doesn’t know everything about cars, you’re probably confused when someone mentions the term “oxygen sensor.” That sounds like something you’d need if you were an astronaut, not a morning commuter – right? Well believe it or not, your car has an O2 sensor. In most cases, […]
DIY Waterless Car Wash
Did you know that the average car wash wastes hundreds of gallons of water? For those interested in conserving water and living greener, the waterless car wash has become one of the latest, greatest fads in eco friendly practices. But how does it work? And is it really possible to clean your car without using […]
Replace, Patch or Plug: The Best Ways to Fix a Flat Tire
Not a lot of people know that you don’t always need to replace your flat tire. These days, there are actually some pretty neat methods to fix a flat tire and get it to last another 20,000 miles – or however much tread life is left. If you want an idea of what to expect before you take […]
How to Discuss a Repair Problem with Your Mechanic
Few people in this world relish the idea of having to approach an auto mechanic to discuss shoddily done work. It’s the kind of confrontation that some people dread so much that they’re willing to accept a bad hand and just move on. But unless you’re made of money, letting a mechanic get away with […]
How Much Should it Cost to Diagnose a Check Engine Light?
If you’re like the rest of us, you probably worry a lot about your car’s health. Maybe not enough to take it in for its regular checkups and oil changes – you can admit it, a lot of people drop the ball when it comes to keeping a strict maintenance schedule for their car – […]
How to Prepare in Advance for a Car Breakdown in a Blizzard
Those of us living in snowy states have a lot to consider come first snowfall. Chief among those things is what to do in the event of a breakdown in the middle of a snow storm. If you’ve taken your smart pills and have prepared a plan well in advance, you won’t have anything to […]
The Green Car: A Way of Life
Think owning a car means you have to give up your commitment to lighten your carbon footprint? Think again. There are actually dozens of ways that you can ensure your car isn’t needlessly contributing to pollution levels and rising greenhouse effects in major metro areas. Here are just a few tips to turn your car […]
5 Tips for Car Interior Cleaning
Everybody loves a clean, shiny car. But not everyone knows the proper way to go about ensuring their car retains that much adored “new car glow.” Some of us even take measures that are counterproductive and can cause long term damage, increasing the likelihood that we’ll have to get a new paint job prematurely. We […]
