Auto Blog
Clean Slate (Protecting Vehicle's Finish)
- Sunday, 22 March 2020
Winter is one of the hardest times to keep your vehicle clean. But did you know neglecting to wash your vehicle in winter could cost you a significant amount of money in the long run? Here's why. Many areas deal with snow and ice in the winter, and the…
3 Winter Windshield Tips (Care of Windshield)
- Sunday, 15 March 2020
Cold weather can present some real challenges when it comes to your vehicle's windshield. Think of it. Your windshield is your window to the world when you're driving, and clear visibility is extraordinarily important for safe travels. So here are 3…
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…
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…
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.…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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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