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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 […]

September 21, 2012 More
 

3 Easy Steps to Get Your Car Ready for Winter

Hate to burst your bubble, but winter is on the way (for those of us that have to deal with snow). Okay, maybe it won’t be here tomorrow, but it’ll be here soon enough, and when it does arrive you’ll want to be able to proudly proclaim that you were ready to meet its cold […]

September 10, 2012 More
 

DIY Car Safety Check

But just because you can pay someone else to change your oil and rotate your tires and keep your engine purring, that doesn’t get you off the hook for everything. It helps to perform a quick DIY car safety check every time you hit the road. It may sound like a bit of an inconvenience, but […]

August 23, 2012 More
 

5 Facts You Didn't Know About Your Tires

Did you know that your car’s tires are one of its most important safety features? Most of us would never dream of sliding behind the wheel and taking a cross country trip without strapping ourselves down with our seat belts. And in many cases, people make buying decisions based on the availability of front- and […]

August 7, 2012 More
 

5 Common Car Repair Myths: Busted

Buying into long held car repair myths won’t necessarily hurt your wallet. Whoever lost a fortune believing in the Loch Ness Monster or the Abominable Snowman? Cryptozoology enthusiasts who have sunk their fortunes into trying to prove the existence of these fabled creatures need not answer that question. However, there is one class of myth […]

July 25, 2012 More
 

Car Overheating Problems to Watch Out For

To paraphrase an old classic, summer’s here and the time is right for taking to the streets. Literally. What better way to spend your summer vacation than by taking an adventurous road trip across America’s endless network of blacktop highways? Alas, triple-digit temperatures can take a serious toll on your vehicle and if you venture […]

July 9, 2012 More