For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4×4 Vehicles) Some people love 4×4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4×4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or […]

Before You Buy that Used Vehicle (Having a Used Car Inspected Before Buying) Let’s face it. New vehicles are expensive, so finding a good used one can save drivers a lot of money. It’s tempting to look through ads, find a private seller who has what you’re looking for and pay a price you think […]

Your Vehicle is Talking to YOU (Service Warning Signs) Your vehicle may be like that famous battery bunny, the one that just keeps going and going. But while it may seem sometimes like you never need to take your vehicle in to be worked on, there are some things you should keep your eyes, ears […]

Feeling Powerless (Why Is My Battery Light On?) When one of your vehicle’s warning lights comes on, the first thing that comes to mind is, “Oh, no, what’s wrong now?” When it’s the battery light, it means there’s something wrong with your vehicle’s battery or charging system. And because both are important for your vehicle […]

Losing Your Cool (Why is My Air Conditioning System Not Working?) When you turn on the air conditioning in your vehicle, you expect cool air to come out of the vents. You depend on it, especially in hot weather, but it can also be important in humid weather when you need it to help defrost […]

A Bumpy Ride (Strut Assembly Replacement) If you’ve noticed your vehicle’s ride has lately been bumpy or you’re hearing strange noises when you drive over bumps, you may need new struts. The strut assembly is part of your vehicle’s suspension system that’s used to absorb the irregularities on the surfaces you drive on. You have […]

Catalytic Converter Replacement Many of us have become aware of how important it is to keep our planet’s air clean, and your vehicle has a key component that helps do just that: the catalytic converter. It’s in the exhaust system, and its job is to superheat unburned, harmful byproducts in the exhaust, so they don’t […]

Let’s Shift Gears (Transmission Fluid Replacement) If you have a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you probably never think about gear shifting. When motor vehicles were invented, all of them had to be shifted manually. But that wonderful self-shifting transmission, referred to these days as simply an “automatic,” changed everything. Automatic transmissions have a lot […]

Prepare Your Windshield for Winter (Wiper Blades and Fluid for Freezing Temperatures) Winter and freezing temperatures present challenges for different parts of your vehicles. For example, winter tires give you better traction on snow. But some parts of your vehicle that may need special attention for winter are your windshield wipers. You may have found […]

3 Winter Windshield Tips (Care of Windshield) 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 tips to ensure that your windshield can […]