Car Care Tips

Keys to Proper Tire Maintenance

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Depending the type of automobile you own, tires can be a fairly hefty expense. Studies have shown that tires are one of the most overlooked areas when it comes to vehicle maintenance. Your car tires connect your vehicle to the road. Tires that are over-inflated, under-inflated, misaligned, and/or dry-rotted could become safety hazards and put you at risk of having an accident. By following a few proper tire maintenance tips, you’ll not only keep your tires on the road longer, you’ll have some peace of mind knowing your vehicle can operate safely and more efficiently.

6 Signs of Transmission Repair Problems

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It’s always better to take care of car problems before they become major repairs. This is especially true when it comes to your vehicle’s transmission. Repairs on transmissions can be quite expensive, so it’s prudent to pay attention to anything that seems unusual and have it taken care of right away. Here are 6 symptoms that you may have a transmission repair problem:

Front Suspension on a 2007 Ford E150 Van

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When inspecting the front suspension of this 2007 Ford E150 Van, we found severe play in the upper and lower ball joints. This van should not be driven. Click below to watch the video.

Your Vehicle’s Anti-Lock Brakes and Anti-Lock Brakes Warning Light

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The majority of today’s vehicles come with an anti-lock braking system as a common feature. In caring for your automobile, it’s important to understand how each component operates. In doing so, you’ll be able to recognize when something isn’t working properly and can schedule an appointment to have it fixed before it becomes a major repair. In this post, we’ll cover the anti-lock braking system (ABS). The ABS helps you safely stop your automobile in situations that are less than ideal, like when you’re driving on slippery roads or have to brake quickly to avoid an accident. As its name aptly connotes, the ABS prevents the wheels on your car or truck from locking up so your vehicle doesn’t skid uncontrollably.

4 Things to Know About Maintaining Your Hybrid Car

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Just like a gasoline-powered car, hybrid vehicles, like a Toyota Prius or Honda Accord Hybrid, require regular maintenance. These vehicles have been under much scrutiny over the past several years, with many claims that a hybrid car costs more to maintain. In reality, properly maintaining your hybrd car will reduce the wear and tear on the gasoline components of the engine. Thus, the cost to maintain these components will be somewhat less than a traditional car engine. Even so, here are some things you should know about maintaining your hybrid car:

Signs You Need an Exhaust System Repair

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When people think of their exhaust system, they think of the muffler and tail pipe. This is only part of the system. Your vehicle’s exhaust system is made up of a serious of chambers and pipes that start at the engine and end at the tail pipe. Each component plays a role in protecting you and the environment from harmful gases, quiets the noise from the combustion process and makes your car run efficiently.

How Clean is the Air Coming into Your Vehicle?

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When was the last time you changed a cabin air filter in your auto? If you’ve never had it replaced or it’s been a long time, you’ll want to have it taken care of and here’s why. The cabin air filter’s job is to clean the air that comes into your vehicle through the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. It is responsible for filtering road dust, pollen, and other airborne particulate so you don’t breath in these contaminants as you’re driving.

Is Your Car’s Cooling System Sick?

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How do you know when your automobile is sick? You can use your senses, as we mentioned in our last blog post (click here to read “If it Looks, Smells, Sounds or Feels Like Car Trouble… .” There are usually certain specific symptoms you will notice with each system in your vehicle. When it comes to your car’s cooling system, there are four symptoms that can alert you to a potential problem.

If it Looks, Smells, Sounds or Feels Like Car Trouble…

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Today’s vehicles are quite sophisticated with computer controls designed to alert you to potential problems. Advanced technology in fluids has also improved engine performance, but you have to stay up-to-date with your maintenance schedules for those fluids to do their jobs properly. Often times, we end up forgoing maintenance because the car is running great. Unfortunately, if one of your warning lights comes on it often indicates a problem that could have been taken care of earlier.

Back-to-School Car Care

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In the very near future, the hustle and bustle of the school season will be upon us. College-bound drivers will be heading back to school. Moms and Dads will be car pooling to sporting and after-school events. Before things get too hectic, it’s a good idea to think about making sure your vehicle is safe and reliable. That way you can avoid the hassles of dealing with a breakdown, or if you are away at college, finding a mechanic near your school. By following some basic automotive advice, college-bound drivers and car-pooling parents can make sure their car is ready for the roads.