Some common malfunctions that can cause the check engine light to illuminate include a faulty oxygen sensor, mass airflow sensor, or spark plugs and wires. If the light flashes, the condition is more critical and must be checked immediately to prevent severe damage, which may include catalytic converter damage. “When the check engine light comes […]

According to CarsDirect.com, Honda still builds vehicles in Japan, but those intended for the North American market are built in Indiana, Ohio, Alabama and Mexico. Mitsubishi vehicles are manufactured in Illinois. Even high-end automobiles, like Mercedes-Benz, are made in Alabama. At Foreign Car Service in Auburn, owner David Sheloske, specializes in only one foreign made […]

Spring-ready tires By Craig W. Armstrong Feature Writer The weather is warmer and it’s time to see how your vehicle survived the winter. Spring is a great time to make those repairs, check those fluid levels and see how the winter has treated your tires. Your tires are something you can check and maintain, even […]

What do you consider to be the most important part of your vehicle? If you think it’s the brakes, you are correct because without the ability to stop your vehicle, you’re like a projectile in search of a target. That’s why it’s important to pay attention to your brakes. Having your brakes checked periodically is […]

Helpful hints 1. Take a few minutes to read about your battery in your car’s manual and become familiar with the type of battery it is, where it is and how it can be cleaned safely. 2. At the start of each new season, check the battery to make sure it is still fully charged […]

Engine air filters are a relatively inexpensive vehicle part, but they perform a very important job. For every gallon of gas a car burns, it uses the equivalent of 12,000 gallons of air, and that air must be filtered to help keep an engine clean. Air filters catch all of the dust, grime, insects, sap, […]

Changing the color of a car is not something every driver should try on their own. Such a task can be time-consuming, and it requires a good deal of skill to turn out looking good. Furthermore, painting a car involves a variety of different tools and equipment, from a spray gun, sander and buffer to […]

Belts and hoses are important components in your vehicle. If something goes wrong with them, you will have problems. By paying attention to the belts and hoses, you can help keep your vehicle running its best. You don’t need to hire a professional to check your belts and hoses. You can do it yourself. You […]

But when visibility is compromised, drivers and their passengers are vulnerable to a host of dangers, including inclement weather and aggressive motorists. Many things can affect drivers’ visibility on the road, but those who take a proactive approach to improving their visibility can put themselves in a better position to handle any negative situations that […]

That’s because in addition to cooling your vehicle, one of your air conditioner’s primary functions is to remove humidity from inside your vehicle, and it works especially well when you need to remove fog from the windshield to improve visibility. It is, therefore, a good idea to run the defrost mode of the air conditioner […]