Car Care 92

Tips and advice for how to care for your car.
 

Recommended Items to Keep in Your Winter Car Kit

For some, winter brings dicey road conditions and nervous driving. For others, winter weather doesn’t alter their desire for a road trip. On the East Coast, people travel to Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and other northern destinations. They don’t want to be prevented from skiing, hiking, snowmobiling, ice climbing, or partaking in any other fun winter activities. While […]

January 25, 2014 More
 

What Kind of Car Battery Do I Need? A Guide to Making the Right Choice

Picture this: Snow is falling and the temperature is below freezing. You are at work, or the mall, or over the river and through the woods. Anyway you are far from home as you climb into your car with the hope that it starts right up and gets you going without a hitch. Much here […]

December 5, 2013 More
 

Winter Car Check Up – 5 Tips for Winter Road Trips

We visit the doctor for an annual check-up, we should do the same with our cars. The doctor checks weight, blood pressure, pulse, vaccine updates, especially when cough and cold season approaches. Essentially there’s an inspection of the body – and then she makes recommendations on steps to improve any deficiencies or problem areas. The same should […]

November 8, 2013 More
 

4 Warning Signs Your Car Has Transmission Issues

It’s tough to really point to any part of your car or truck and say “This is the most important thing to keeping your car running.” Think about it. Without oil, your engine seizes. Without coolant, it overheats. Without a battery, it will not start. And without air in your tires, you’re not going anywhere. […]

September 23, 2013 More
 

What is the Best Engine Oil for My Car?

You don’t need to visit an auto mechanic to check your engine oil and add more if needed. But you might need someone to help you choose the right kind of oil to use for your car. If you’ve ever walked into an auto parts store and visited the oil aisle, you’ll see more brands […]

September 22, 2013 More
 

Top 5 Cheapest Cars to Maintain

Sometimes you have to get creative when it comes to saving money on car maintenance. If you’ve tried every trick in the book and you still feel like you’re shelling out way too much money a year on keeping your car operating smoothly, it might just be time to replace it altogether and trade down, […]

July 29, 2013 More
 

How Often Should I Get a Tune Up? Trick Question! You Don't Need One.

Remember the old days when people would take their cars in for a “tune up” once in a while? These days, you really don’t hear that term being used much anymore. Is the reason just because the lingo is outdated, or is there more to it than that? Is there such a thing as a tune-up […]

June 11, 2013 More
 

How Often Should My Engine Air Filter be Replaced?

If you never thought of your car as a living, breathing thing then this blog post might change your mind about that. For example, did you know that your car needs to breathe clean air in order to operate efficiently? It’s true. Without that air, you’re going to spend more money at the pump and […]

June 10, 2013 More
 

What You Need to Know About Your Car's Wheel Alignment

If you’ve ever had a conversation with an auto mechanic about a wheel alignment, you’ve likely heard terms like “toe in” and “toe out” bandied about as if the definition is common sense. It is, but generally just to mechanics, and those already schooled in the fundamentals of wheel alignments and alignment toe. If these terms confuse […]

May 21, 2013 More
 

Got a Loud Exhaust? Find Out if it Can Be Repaired

Has your car been sounding a bit louder lately? How about a lot louder?  This could be a telltale sign that your exhaust system need attention, especially if you haven’t been keeping up with regular maintenance. Here are a few tips to help you determine if your loud exhaust system needs simple repair work or if it […]

May 20, 2013 More