What do cars with 200K or more miles often have in common? Owners who followed the recommended service schedule. A well maintained vehicle is more dependable, safer, more fuel efficient, less polluting, and more valuable. Your vehicle is a big investment. Performing regular scheduled maintenance is the best way to get the most out of […]

  The days are steadily growing shorter. Soon either your morning or evening commute could be in the dark. You rely on the lights on your vehicle to provide nighttime visibility, signal to other drivers that you are turning, stopping, or reversing, and allow you to monitor your gauges. Your safety depends being able to […]

October is Fall Car Care Month. Now is the perfect time to go out and perform some basic maintenance on your vehicle before the cold weather sets in. Cold temperatures magnify existing problems, so it’s worth taking a little time now to ensure your vehicle is ready for trouble-free driving in the months ahead. Here […]

Have summer trips left your car looking a little worse for wear? Keeping your car clean isn’t purely for comfort and aesthetics. Regular detailing will keep rust at bay and make your interior last longer, extending your vehicle’s life and protecting its value. Right after the weather extremes of summer and winter are perfect times […]

  September is FEMA’s National Preparedness Month.   You often hear advice on keeping emergency supplies in your car in case you are stranded in the snow. While that’s good advice, it’s better to be prepared year round. Roadside emergencies or neighborhood evacuations can happen anywhere, at any time of year. Give yourself peace of […]

With proper care and use, a vehicle can outlive generations of owners. According to the Car Care Council, other than a major accident just about the only reason for a vehicle to go to the recycling yard is neglect. Alarming fact: every 20 minutes Americans dump enough cars into junkyards to form a stack as […]

 August is slipping away faster than you’d think. Do you have a child getting ready to take their vehicle back to college with them? With so many other things to worry about, it’s easy to forget to make sure that they are prepared to care for their car and that their car is in great […]

Brakes are vital to your safety when driving your car. Neglecting your brake system’s warning signs can cause increased repair costs or worse, no brakes at all. There are several signs that let you know that it’s time to bring your car into a repair shop for brakes. The most obvious on is a high […]

Brake fluid is often topped off when the brake system is serviced, but not everyone knows that most vehicles today require the brake fluid to be flushed and completely changed every 2-3 years or 30,000 miles. Check your owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s recommended schedule for your vehicle.   “But I’m not having any problems, […]

Your brakes are the most important safety system in your vehicle. When was the last time you had a brake inspection or had them replaced? Is your brake warning light on? Does your car pull to one side when braking? Do your brakes make grinding noises or squeal? Do your brakes feel spongy or vibrate […]