Imagine sitting in your vehicle at a traffic light.  Your engine is idling, and you are preparing to make a left turn. The left turn arrow turns green and as you go to make the left turn, nothing happens.  Your vehicle does not turn even as you forcefully try to steer the vehicle left.

Your vehicle’s steering system is a critical function of driving, and without it you are unable to operate your vehicle.  Steering is a necessity as well as a safety concern. Continue reading “Your Vehicle’s Steering System” →

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” →

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 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?” →

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” →