Your brakes are one of the least maintenance-intensive and most reliable systems on your vehicle. A normal brake replacement takes only a few minutes and should costs between […]
Car Exhaust System Maintenance Tips
Exhaust systems are pretty long-lasting nowadays. A generation ago, exhaust pipes and mufflers were made of inexpensive aluminum-coated steel. After a few years they would rust out, leaving […]
5 Car Dashboard Warning Lights You Can’t Ignore
Too much month left at the end of your money? It’s a good thing the car has been as reliable as a brick, eh? Until, of course, it isn’t. […]
How Often Do You Need to Change Your Air Filter?
Your car or truck burns around 12,000 gallons of air for every gallon of gasoline it burns, according to the Filter Manufacturers Council. How often should we change […]
How Often Do You Need to Rotate Your Tires?
Wait (you say), I thought all my tires rotated all the time? Isn’t that what tires do? You know, rotate? Silly as that sounds, a lot of drivers […]
Signs You Need to Replace Your Exhaust Manifold
A call from your mechanic, saying you need an exhaust manifold, might just leave you exhausted (we couldn’t resist!). It’s a big, expensive part, and it isn’t cheap […]
Why Vehicle Tax Deductions are Important?
It’s the eleventh hour, and you’re racking your brain looking for deductions on last year’s taxes – don’t overlook a thing.Your vehicle just might have some deductions in […]
How to Find a Good Mechanic
We caught this recent article in Consumer Reports called, “Best Places to Get Your Car Repaired.” Rather than help find a particular shop, CR compared dealerships and independent […]
How to Check Your Tire Pressure
Checking your tire pressure at least once per month is critical, especially during winter. Deflated tires could mean you’re wasting money on gas. More importantly, they could put […]