The average car battery is only designed to last for between two and five years, according to Nationwide. But if you take good care of your battery and avoid putting too much of a strain on it when you drive, you could get more life out of it and avoid having to replace it sooner… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Maintenance Tips
What Can Cause Your Check Engine Light to Come On?
When the check engine light in your car comes on, it can cause you to feel a lot of stress and anxiety. Most people assume the worst when their check engine light lights up. They think that they are going to have to pay a fortune to get their car fixed at some point in… Read more »
What Does a Check Engine Light Indicate?
If you’re like most people, you dread seeing certain “lights” come on when you’re sitting in your vehicle. For instance, there’s that darn “check engine light,” which really doesn’t tell you much, except that you should probably take the vehicle to a mechanic and have them check the engine. Vehicles today have an “onboard diagnostics… Read more »
Starter Stops: Signs of a Bad Car Starter
There are a lot of really important parts that you rely on with your vehicle. You wouldn’t be able to drive without things like an engine, a gas tank or a set of four tires, of course. Your starter, however, might just be the most important part of your vehicle, because if it’s not working… Read more »
Battery Breakdown: Why Do Batteries Fail?
Has this ever happened to you? You’re in a hurry to get to work, so you rush outside, hop in the driver’s seat, turn the key and then – nothing. Why? Because you just found out the hard way that your battery has died! This can be one of the most frustrating experiences in life,… Read more »
New Year’s Resolutions for You and Your Car in 2017
As 2016 draws to a close, it’s time for most of us to make resolutions to better ourselves in the new year. As a car or truck, it’s also a good time to commit to taking better care of your vehicle better or to be more diligent about keeping it clean. Here are four solid… Read more »
Good to Go: Auto Maintenance Before Your Holiday Trip
It’s that time of year again – the holiday season! It’s a time of presents, memories and, of course, long road trips to visit your loved ones. Some family members live farther away than others, and if you are traveling a long distance, preparing your car is essential. The best way to ensure that your… Read more »
Belts and Hoses: How Frequently Should They Be Replaced?
The belts and hoses in your car are vital in having it operate properly. If one were to deteriorate and break, it could create quite a big headache for you. That’s why it is important to keep up on their maintenance and replacement. When it comes to your hoses, most automakers – and even many… Read more »
Putting It In Drive: Differences Between 2-Wheel, 4-Wheel and All-Wheel
Most people have heard the terms “two-wheel drive,” “four-wheel drive,” and “all-wheel drive” when shopping for vehicles, but the average driver probably doesn’t know exactly the differences between each of these types of drive. It’s important to learn more about the mechanical differences between each of them, though, because each type of vehicle will need… Read more »
How Often Should You Flush Your Coolant?
With car fluids such as gas and windshield wiper fluid always getting our attention, it can be easy to forget about your vehicle’s coolant. The problem is, however, that when you neglect the cooling system, it can turn into a real issue for your car, so it’s important to flush your vehicle’s coolant on schedule…. Read more »
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