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A Non-Starter (Alternator Problems in Cold Weather)

Sunday, 8 March 2020

As the temperatures dip, we all know there could be problems starting our vehicles. After all, batteries can grow old and not hold a charge as well as when they were newer. Or starters can go bad.  But there's one more component to keep an especially…

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Light's Out! Trouble Ahead (Exterior Light Bulb Service)

Sunday, 1 March 2020

Whether or not your exterior light bulbs are all working probably is not at the top of your list when you think about your vehicle.  But those exterior lights are more important than you think, and they're vital to your safety and that of other drivers…

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Visibility Disaster! (Windshield Washer Pump Replacement)

Sunday, 23 February 2020

Let's say you live in a cold climate where the snowy, icy weather challenges you to clear the salt and debris tossed up on your windshield.  You push your windshield washer switch expecting a good stream of fluid so the blades can wipe the glass clean.…

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Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)

Sunday, 16 February 2020

Stop! It's one of those things your vehicle has to do consistently and reliably.  That's why brake maintenance is vitally important, worthwhile for you to make sure stays up to date. A brake system has many components. If your vehicle has disc brakes,…

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Thoughtful Gifts for the Winter Driver

Sunday, 9 February 2020

You may be one of those romantics who don't like giving (or getting) practical gifts for special occasions.  Just wait until one of those gifts helps you out of a big predicament in cold weather, and you realize that practical gifts can be life savers. Here…

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The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)

Sunday, 2 February 2020

Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking system we all pretty much take for granted these days.  Antilock brake systems (ABS) have been around for years but they help drivers stop in much shorter distances…

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Chilly Warning (Diagnosing a Noise in Cold Vehicle)

Sunday, 26 January 2020

When the weather gets colder, sometimes the noises your vehicle makes will change.  For example, you may notice a whining sound when you get going in the morning.  It may go away when the vehicle warms up, but it's best not to ignore that sound because…

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Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)

Sunday, 19 January 2020

When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft.  It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't climb under there to take a look very often.  The driveshaft…

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The Puzzling Puddle (Leaks Under Vehicle)

Sunday, 12 January 2020

Ever notice a little spot of liquid under your vehicle after you've parked in your driveway or garage? It may have been something as simple as water left from air conditioning condensation.  But then again, it could be a sign that there's trouble brewing…

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A Squirrely Problem (Animals Nesting in Engine)

Sunday, 5 January 2020

If you park your vehicle outside, you are exposing it to all sorts of critters that would love to use it for nesting, food storage and shelter.  There are plenty of pictures online of people who've discovered there was more than an engine under the hood. …

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