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Taking Care of Your Car’s Finish

Taking care of your car’s paint finish doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Maybe you’re considering a professional detailer to clean both the interior and exterior of the car. Or maybe you’ll be doing most of it yourself: washing and waxing, vacuuming and touching up. When getting ready to wash away dirt and residue, it's important

What to Keep in Your Car for Emergencies

If you’ve never broken down in your car, consider yourself one of the lucky ones. But keep in mind luck has a tendency to run out, usually at the most inopportune times. Winter months and dark country roads seem to be when lady luck takes her vacation. Cold weather, road salt and mud, ice and slush can all cause a plethora of surprises, even

Checking Your Oil, Tires, & Coolant

A bit of caution: Always check your fluids and tire pressure when your car is cold (i.e. has not been running for at least one hour). Not only does temperature affect the level of fluids in your engine, but checking these levels could also lead to injury if you contact hot parts of the engine. Check Your Tires The air pressure inside a ti

Selecting the Right Tire

Selecting the Right Tire Wearing sandals in the snow is not appropriate. Running shoes for a formal occasion would be very out of place. Just as proper footwear is important to your comfort and correct body alignment, appropriate tires are vital to affecting the overall performance and handling of your vehicle. An inappropriate tire provi

The Low-Down on Wheel Alignment

How often do you have you car aligned? Probably more often than you need. According to Pat Goss, host of the nationally syndicated radio show “Goss’ Garage” and columnist for The Washington Post, alignment is not a part of regular maintenance. If you take the time to learn what an alignment involves, you will be less likely to get ripped-

Brakes

When it occurs, brake noise may be irritating. However, some sounds are a very normal part of brake operation, while others may indicate a problem. How can you know when noise from your vehicle’s brakes are something to ignore or a problem to investigate? Know the Answers to Key Questions: Where does the brake noise seem to originate?

Choosing a Mechanic

So how long ago did you last have your car in for service? That long, huh? Well, if you are procrastinating because you don't know how to find a good mechanic, have no fear, we can give you some tips on how to find one. Regular maintenance is vital to an automobile's reliability and resale value. Don't just drop your car off at the corner gas s

Stretching Your Gas Dollars

A few simple suggestions to keep costs in check With gas prices hovering at $5.00, drivers can benefit from many different strategies to save fuel. The obvious first step is buying a fuel-efficient car. To get the best fuel economy, choosing a four-cylinder engine rather than a V6, or a V6 rather than a V8, is usually the way to go. Small