As the holidays near, so does the winter weather. While we cannot control the weather, we can take steps to keep ourselves safe during winter driving. This month’s blog addresses ways to handle tough winter driving conditions, especially when you have an unexpected breakdown. Continue reading “Winter Weather Safety”
It’s that time of year again – fall! Football, sweater weather and hot cider are only some of the many things to enjoy about this season. But along with the many pleasures of the season come some possible fall driving hazards that drivers can be better prepared for to maximize their safety. Continue reading “Fall Driving Hazards”
Now that summer is behind us and many children are back-to-school this year in person, it’s time to think about the weekly carpool again. If you are a parent who participates in a neighborhood carpool, or you have sent your college-aged child back to college, vehicle maintenance should be a priority. Continue reading “Back-to-School Vehicle Maintenance”
Over the last few decades, drivers have opted for automatic transmissions over manual ones. This trend has changed the relationship many people have with their vehicles. In the past, drivers using the stick shift were directly connected to their vehicle’s performance through the clutch and the gear shifter. Despite the evolution toward automatics, this vehicle system is still one of the hardest working and most complex of all the vehicle systems and can develop problems. Continue reading “Automatic Transmission Problems”
If you are looking to reduce stress by keeping your vehicle in good working order, a vehicle maintenance plan is a quick and easy way to get started. A regular maintenance plan can help mitigate potential mechanical problems and prolong the life of your vehicle’s main operating systems. Continue reading “Develop a Maintenance Plan”
If you can’t remember the last time you had an oil and filter change for your vehicle, it’s probably time to get one done!
Regular oil and filter changes are one of the easiest maintenance tasks that can be performed regularly on your vehicle to keep it in top shape and avoid the repair shop. Even though that’s true, many drivers don’t take advantage of oil changes and may wait until the oil warning light illuminates or they are broken down on the highway to take it seriously. Continue reading “Time for an Oil Change?”
As Memorial Day approaches, many drivers will be hitting the road to kick off their summer vacation travel. Whether you are taking a full-blown “Wallyworld” excursion or just a hop to a neighboring state or town, getting your vehicle serviced for long distance travel should be an important task on your preparation checklist. Continue reading “Is Your Vehicle Road Trip Ready?”
The birds are singing and the sun is shining – it’s time to shake off the dreariness of winter and start your spring cleaning. Just like many people go through the annual ritual of spring cleaning in their homes, now is also the time to maintenance your vehicle and prep it for the upcoming warmer weather. Continue reading “Spring Vehicle Maintenance Tips”
Did you know that your vehicle is equipped with an air filter that is designed to clean the air inside your vehicle? If you suffer from allergies, asthma, or other respiratory ailments, you recognize the importance of quality air filtration. One of the most important maintenance tasks that you can do to ensure healthy indoor air in your home is to change HVAC air filters on a regular basis. That same principle can be applied to the air quality in your vehicle and the cabin air filter. Continue reading “Your Vehicle’s Cabin Air Filter”
If you have ever over-exerted yourself on a hot summer day, you probably recognize the value of hydration. When your body is overheating, water is a necessity to replenishing lost fluids and staying cool. Similar to your body, your vehicle also needs a mechanism to keep it cool. Without a cooling system, and specifically, the water pump, your vehicle’s engine would quickly overheat and cause severe or even irreparable damage. Continue reading “The Cooling System and Water Pump”