Have you noticed the air getting crisper, and the sunset arriving a bit earlier every day? Winter is on the horizon – and with it, harsher weather conditions that can take a toll on your car’s appearance.If you’re like most people, you probably consider your car an extension of the family. A recent International Carwash […]

Today’s cars, light trucks, and sport-utility vehicles are high-tech marvels with digital dashboards, oxygen sensors, electronic computers, unibody construction and more. They run better, longer and more efficiently than models of years past.When it comes to repairs, however, some things stay the same. Whatever type of repair facility you patronize – dealership, service station, independent […]

Co-owner of Dan R’s Automotive Sales & Service, Cathy is an ASE Certified Auto Parts Specialist and a member of the Car Care Council Women’s Board. In addition, she’s an editorial contributor to the Car Care Council, whose purpose is to educate motorists about vehicle maintenance, repair and enhancements. By Cathy Reichow QI had a […]

(CCC) – “It looks like new! I would have never guessed that car was eight years old.” That is what we owners want to hear, but keeping our cars looking like the late models is tough, even with today’s long-lasting finishes. Dents, dings and cracked glass are several items that age the appearance of a […]

Today’s cars, light trucks, and sport-utility vehicles are high-tech marvels with digital dashboards, oxygen sensors, electronic computers, unibody construction and more. They run better, longer and more efficiently than models of years past.When it comes to repairs, however, some things stay the same. Whatever type of repair facility you patronize – dealership, service station, independent […]

Have you noticed the air getting crisper, and the sunset arriving a bit earlier every day? Winter is on the horizon – and with it, harsher weather conditions that can take a toll on your car’s appearance.If you’re like most people, you probably consider your car an extension of the family. A recent International Carwash […]

This year you’ll see more cell phones than ever, and many of them will be on the ears of people behind the wheel of an automobile.Some of these phones and their owners will wind up in car crashes, but don’t be too quick to blame the cell phone.Blame the drivers who use them in the […]

Auburn resident Jeff Scammon had been planning a makeover for his car ever since he bought it, and by 2003 he was ready to put his plan into action. Here’s what happened. . . Diary of a Honda make-overStory and photos by Jeff Scammon April 2003: After a rough winter, I finally put new rims […]

We’ve all heard the exclamation, “For Pete’s sake!” but in the world of automotive emergencies, motorists need to learn certain procedures for “safety’s sake.” Two of the most valuable lessons -changing a tire and hooking up jumper cables – are best learned before an emergency arises, according to the Car Care Council.The process of boosting […]

Exhaust emissions check tells a lot about your engine How does mom tell if her child is “coming down with something?” She probably sticks a thermometer in his mouth. How do the auto experts find out if your car is ill? They stick a probe into its tailpipe.This procedures is done thousands of times across […]