Welcome to springtime! As we all enjoy the warm weather and an urge to clean, we wanted to remind drivers that this is also the perfect time for a tune-up. Things You Can Do: Get a car wash. Your car probably got a lot of de-icing agents on it from the winter, so a...
It’s one of the most important and overlooked parts of owning a car: the oil change. A lot of drivers think they can put it off without consequences, but then unfortunately learn that it caused costly wear and tear that could have been avoided. To help see why oil...
It’s easy to forget about the importance of tire maintenance until it comes time again to replace your tires. Did they last longer than expected? Or shorter than expected? To really get the most out of your tires, here’s some tips to keep in mind for both at home and...
It’s a driver’s worst nightmare: being stranded on a cold winter night with a dead battery. Even if they hadn’t had any problems previously, the cold can do a number on your battery if its charge has gotten low. Just like a lot of people, batteries work slower when...
No matter the season, tires are an important part of how you drive safely on the roads. However, having a set of tires with adequate tread and air pressure are especially important during the winter so you can navigate your vehicle through less than ideal road...
While modern cars have advanced systems that do a great job of cooling down your engine, there’s still times when it can get overheated—even during the winter. What signals an overheating engine? Steam or smoke coming from under the hood. The engine temperature gauge...
