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Here's Your Checklist for Spring Car Maintenance
If you think winter is tough on you, imagine what it can do to your car. At least you get a break from the ravages of the cold weather by sleeping indoors at night. Your poor car, on the other hand, has to endure the icy kiss of winter on a nonstop basis. Follow this […]
Winter Car Storage: How to Protect and Prevent any Damage
Some people are so frightened by the idea of driving in winter that they simply don’t do it, instead opting for public transportation or snowmobile. Just kidding about the snowmobile part – but the public transportation part isn’t a bad idea, if you can swing it. Some people just use a different car in the […]
Car Has Trouble Starting When Cold Outside? Here's Why & What to Do
You crack open your driver’s side door and hop onto the icy surface of your car seat, all clattery teeth as you shiver through another frigid winter morning. Eager to get some warmth, you shove the key into the ignition and turn. Your car’s engine sputters, then dies before it’s even had a chance to […]
Why You Need Your Car's AC in Winter
Did you know that your car’s air conditioning can come in handy during the winter months? No, we’re not talking about your ability to weather a sudden and highly unlikely heat wave in the middle of January. Instead, we’re talking about using your air conditioning unit to stay safe on the road. How does it […]
Why You Need to Wash Your Car in Winter
People don’t usually think to wash their cars in the middle of winter. After all, who’s going to notice if your car could use a wash underneath all that snow and ice melt? The thing is, winter can be one of the most damaging times of year for your car’s exterior. Between road salts marking […]
How to Use Rear Wheel Drive in Snow
Some people swear by rear wheel drive cars, until the weather starts to turn. In ideal conditions, a rear-wheel drive car can give you optimum road performance: your back tires do all of the powering, while your front tires do all of the steering. The problem is, on icy and snowy roads, that can be […]
4 Dangerous States to Drive In During Winter
You know that driving in winter conditions can be scary and tough, but did you know that driving in certain states during the winter is particularly dangerous? In a way, it makes sense because of course some states have colder weather, more snow and ice and therefore treacherous roads for travelers on a regular basis. […]
How to Properly Wash Your Car in the Winter
If you live in a warm state like California, your mechanic probably doesn’t know much about salt residue and the problems that it can cause. If you live in a cold weather state, however, your mechanic can tell you all too well just how bad salt can be. Do yourself a favor and read how […]
Common Causes of Car Air Conditioner Problems
Now that summer is gone and fall is rolling in, you may find yourself in that strange seasonal limbo: using your car’s heater in the morning and the air conditioner in the afternoon. After the long, hot summer, you may notice that your AC isn’t working quite as well as it used to. Some of […]
