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 […]

With consumers keeping cars longer, the need for maintenance is more important than ever. One of the first places to start is with a regular schedule of washing and waxing the exterior of your vehicle. Heidi Gepfert knows this all too well. Her father, Yvon Pellerin, maintains a car wash enterprise with nine locations that […]

And after the winter we just had, there are plenty of reasons to recondition our vehicles, both inside and out. Matt McDougall, manager of VIP in Auburn explained that one reason to clean your vehicle is for safety. “It’s great to have the exterior of your car look nice, but safety should be the number […]

The days are getting warmer, the ice has melted and the birds have returned. That can mean only one thing-spring has sprung. For many people, spring brings a return to the great outdoors. It can also mean less treacherous and time consuming driving. No more digging your car out just to go to work, driving […]

There are closed treads, open treads, all season tires, snow tires, studded tires and tires with warranties ranging anywhere from 40,000 miles to 85,000 miles. But according to local tire experts, keeping tires rolling depends on regular care and maintenance. “Checking tire pressure and following the tire specifications are the two most important things to […]

Through preparation, time, money and mechanical skills, your vehicle survived the winter. Spring has arrived, and once again, you will need to prepare your vehicle for the upcoming season. Many people will take their vehicle to a shop and say, “Call me when it’s done,” while others won’t maintain their vehicle at all. But you, […]

Spring cleaning is a term most of us have heard. It means that you have spent the winter stuck inside, letting the dust pile up and the dirt get ground into the carpet, and now it’s time to clean up. But, there is another place where you spend a lot of time that gets even […]

Driving defensively is the best way for motorists to avoid accidents and protect themselves and their passengers from the risks of the road. But the importance of defensive driving is magnified when driving in hazardous conditions, especially when drivers’ vision is potentially compromised. Driving when visibility is poor can test the skills of even the […]

Few decisions weigh as heavily on automobile owners as their choice of mechanic. That’s an important role to play, and it’s why many drivers acknowledge that choosing a mechanic is a decision that should not be taken lightly. Rest assured you don’t need to be a car guy or gal to find a trustworthy and […]