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How to Keep Your Battery Charged, Especially During Cold Weather
It’s not always necessary to jump start your battery, especially if you take preventive measures to keep your battery charged when you’re not frequently using your car or during cold weather months. Needless to say, there’s some confusion out there about what the different methods are. In particular, confusion reigns supreme about the difference between […]
Why It’s Important to Rotate Your Tires
A lot of people flake out when it comes to having their tires rotated on a regular basis, but did you know that failing to do so can cost you hundreds of dollars a year in tire replacement? It’s important to rotate your tires to ensure you are getting the maximum life out of our […]
5 Telltale Signs Your Car Needs a Brake Service
Picture this, you’re driving down the road and you press down on your brake pedal because you need to either slow down or come to a stop. While pressing on the brake pedal, all of a sudden you hear a grinding noise coming from somewhere. Next, you immediately take your foot off the pedal and […]
Why is My Check Engine Light On?
If you are a Gen-Z or Millennial reading this article, there was a time cars did not have the benefit of computer technology under the hood, nor was there any type of Check Engine light on the dashboard to let us know that something needed attention. Typically a motorist would find themselves stranded by the […]
How to Avoid an Expensive Car Repair Bill
If you’ve ever been hit with a bill for shockingly expensive car repairs, you’ll know there’s not a whole heck of a lot that you can do at that point – other than dig deep and pay for the damages so you can have your keys back. A lot of suspicious car owners cry “Ripoff!” […]
How to Give Back by Tipping Your Mechanic
Ever thought about tipping your mechanic? Here in the U.S. we tip waitstaff at restaurants, baristas when we get coffee and valets when they park our cars. Because these are common situations, we don’t think twice about tipping. What about less common situations, like when you have your car serviced? It is nice to let […]
Electric Vehicles and Winter Weather
It’s a great time to drive electric. From Tesla to the Nissan LEAF, there are many great car options available. And if trucks are more your speed, Rivian recently debuted the R1S and R1T at the LA Auto Show. But if you’re considering buying an electric vehicle (EV) and live in an area that’s cold and/or […]
5 Facts You Didn't Know About Your Vehicle's Tires
Your car’s tires are among the most expensive vehicle-maintenance items you’ll have to cover. Tires are also among the most important safety features.Most of us would never dream of getting behind the wheel without buckling our seat belts. And in many cases, people make car buying decisions based on the availability of front- and side-impact […]
