Posts By: Ed Fawcett Jr

Four Common Summertime Auto Issues

Most of us look forward to the warm, summer months each year. Summer often means vacations, road trips and other enjoyable outdoor activities. The summer heat can also put additional strain on vehicles, though. Let’s take a look at four of the most common summertime auto issues and how you can prevent them from causing… Read more »

What Not to Do with Your 4×4

If you have a 4×4 vehicle, you know how fun and exciting they can be to drive. They are also very handy in a pinch. Still, even though they may be great vehicles, you do need to be careful not to push them over the limit because doing so could result in costly repairs. There… Read more »

Get in Gear for Summer Driving

Summer and road trips often go hand in hand. Travel and vacation plans frequently take people further from home than normal, and involve fully loaded vehicles in hot weather. This combination can create an expensive problem if there has been any neglected maintenance. Carefully inspect your car now to get in gear for summer driving…. Read more »

Five Things to Check Before You Tow

With summer approaching, many people are making plans for vacations and weekend getaways, and many people will be hauling a camper, boat or other trailer with them. Before you hit the road, let’s review what you need to know before you tow. Hitch There are several different classes of trailer hitch, ranging from Class 1… Read more »

Avoiding Summer Tire Failures

With summer rapidly approaching, Americans across the country will be filing into their vehicles for vacations, road trips and sightseeing drives. These can end abruptly, though, due to issues on the road, like tire failures. Make sure that you get where you’re going by following these tips to avoid potential tire blowouts. Inflate Correctly Before… Read more »

Buckle Up – All About Car Belts (and Hoses)

Seat belts are a very important part of your car – they keep you and your family safe and secure in the event of an accident. But seat belts aren’t the only vital belts that you’ll find in your car. If you pop the hood, you’ll see a couple other very important belts that keep… Read more »

Automatic Brakes Are a Go

For the past few years, automatic emergency braking was a feature only found on higher end cars. However, 20 automakers along with the United States Department of Transportation have recently announced that they are going to make it a standard feature in all new cars by September 2022, reports ABC News. Seeing that it is… Read more »

Most Durable Vehicles List Released

A vehicle is a huge investment, so it’s understandable that when we decide on one, we hope it will last us a while. Not all automobiles are made equal, though, and many will fail us before we would like them to. However, there is good news – a list just released by iSeeCars.com highlights a… Read more »

Winter Tires vs. All-Seasons: Know the Differences

Deciding which tires are best for your vehicle often depends on the time of year and where you live. Chances are your vehicle is outfitted with all-season tires, especially if it has recently left the factory. While these tires can sometimes be fine throughout the entire year, you may need to switch to winter tires… Read more »