Winter in New England leaves vehicles looking worse for wear. When the warm weather returns and you start thinking about your spring cleaning list, don’t forget your car. Follow these steps to protect your investment and get ready for those summer road trips. Change your air filters. If you haven’t changed your air filter […]

A vehicle is the second biggest investment for many people after their home. The best way to maximize that investment is to take proper care of it. So when it’s time for your scheduled service or you’re in need of repairs, do you head to the dealer or your neighborhood garage? Take the time to […]

Your brakes are the most important safety system in your vehicle. Neglecting your brake system’s warning signs can cause increased repair costs or worse, no brakes at all. Time to get your brakes checked. Other trouble signs are: pulling to one side while braking a pedal that feels harder or softer than usual to depress […]

For most people, their car is their second largest investment next to their home. How do you get the best return on your investment? By keeping your car through the ‘Cinderella Era’, the period of time after it’s paid off when your car is still in great shape and needs only modest repairs. Budgeting for […]

A lot is riding on your tires. It pays to choose wisely and care for them regularly. Proper tire maintenance not only improves gas mileage, it is also critical to your safety. Proper maintenance begins with your choice of tire. Don’t choose your tires based solely on lowest price or appearance. Tires should be chosen […]

April is National Car Care Month and spring is finally here! Most drivers know to take precautions and be prepared for winter driving, but spring driving comes with its own challenges. Winter recovery When spring cleaning, don’t forget your car. Winter took a toll on your car. Here in New England, in addition to Mother […]

A childhood memory is having the wind knocked out when you fell off a swing in mid-air, or your friend laughingly slid off their end of the seesaw when they were down and you were up. POW! That’s the kind of jolt your car feels when one wheel hits a pothole at 40 mph.   […]

“With proper care, many of today’s cars can last 200,000 miles or more,” says Consumer Reports. In addition, “Owners seeking to limit repair costs by trading in their vehicle every three to five years may lose out on thousands of savings.” The key is regular, quality maintenance. When comparing the costs of buying and keeping […]

When was the last time your checked your tire pressure? Did you know that this extreme cold we’ve been experiencing for the last couple of weeks can drastically alter your tire pressure? You may have noticed your TPMS light go on periodically. If this is the case, your tires are probably underinflated even if it […]

The snow has arrived. Do you know what to do if you need to drive in wintry conditions? Check out these do’s and don’ts of driving in the snow. DON’T: Go out unprepared. Long before the first snowfall, have an emergency kit, ice scraper, and salt or kitty litter in the trunk ready to go. […]