Fall is a time to prepare homes, vehicles and even our psyches for the arrival of winter. To get your car cold-weather ready, check and repair these items now.   Tire pressure can drop in cold weather. When tires are underinflated, you lose fuel efficiency, so monitor and maintain tire pressure throughout the winter. Those […]

It’s happened to you once or twice. You slide into your car, put the key into the ignition and turn it, only to discover that your battery is dead and you’re not going anywhere. Your first thought-ask someone for a jump. Lucky for you, you have a set of jumper cables and you know how […]

(MS) The importance of maintaining a vehicle cannot be understated. In addition to protecting their financial investments, drivers who properly maintain their vehicles are also protecting themselves and their passengers. Many elements of vehicle maintenance become second nature to drivers once they have a few months of driving under their belts. Oil changes, routine checkups […]

It happens quickly. You’re driving through an intersection and someone tries to run a red light. Cars collide. Cars get damaged. Hopefully, no drivers are injured. Police authorities are called and an accident report is completed. Too bad, that’s not the end of the story. What do you do next? Repair experts agree that you […]

Unfortunately, the body is falling apart in an area known as the rocker panels. These are the areas that run along the bottom sides of the vehicle that are exposed to moisture, snow and road salt. There are large holes rusted out and other areas with rust flakes that drop by simply touching the edges. […]

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 […]

How often do you wash your car? Every week? Once a month? Whenever you feel like it? Some of us wash our cars more regularly than others. We take it to an automatic car wash, or if we are feeling energetic, we pull it into the driveway, get out the hose and bucket, and wash […]

Whether new or used, a vehicle is a big investment. Most people cannot afford to pay for a car outright and must make payments on it instead, usually for three to five years. Regular maintenance is a must to protect such an investment and extend the life of a vehicle. Without it, the vehicle can […]