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In simple terms, your car heater is tied to your vehicle’s coolant. Seems rather strange right? In a way, it may seem actually counterproductive, but don’t worry, we’ll explain it all here. Read more to see how your heater works & what it all means when your vehicle’s heater blows out cold air. If you’re … Continued
Let’s face it, we tend to take our ride for granted. For the most part it is always there, ready to take us wherever and whenever we need to go. We only think about taking care of it when there is an obvious problem, like a flat tire or a dead battery. The problem with … Continued
There is nothing we love to hear about more than someone who is enthusiastic about taking care of their car. We are a big proponent of drivers investing time in learning about their vehicles so they can do their own service and repair work. Having said that, we will add the following caveat, some automotive services … Continued
Car maintenance items you should always leave to the professionals. We appreciate our car buffs who entrust us with their vehicles! While some vehicle repairs can certainly be performed in your home’s garage, there are some that are best left to the professionals. Our shop allows us to perform the more expensive & complex repairs … Continued
Brake system failure is one of the most dangerous situations a driver can experience on the road. The brake system on your vehicle is highly complex, involving an extensive number of integrated components, all of which are subject to wear and eventual failure. Brake failure can have serious and deadly consequences, so it is important … Continued
Do You Know What to Do When You Have a Dead Car Battery? It can happen at any time. You climb inside your car, turn the key or press the start button and nothing happens. Soon the temperatures will be getting colder so your odds of experiencing a dead car battery will be increasing since … Continued
One of the most expensive repairs you might have to make on your vehicle also happens to be one of the most easily prevented – timing belt failure As your vehicle gets older and accumulates miles, its timing belt wears out and becomes compromised. While timing belt replacement is a simple service to perform, if … Continued
The best way to understand the importance of a cooling system flush is to start by looking at the role of coolant. The main job of coolant, or antifreeze, is to transfer excess heat from the vehicle engine to the radiator. The coolant absorbs the heat and redirects it to the radiator where it is … Continued
Oil changes can seem like a small service to get done for your vehicle, but it helps keep your vehicle safe. Read more in our blog to see why you should take oil changes seriously. The more you know about car maintenance, the better prepared you’ll be to keep your vehicle safe and performing at … Continued
A few weeks ago we talked about National Car Care Month, and the importance of making good car maintenance a habit. So, how are you doing with that? First, let’s take a look at some eye-opening stats from AAA: Among U.S. adults who drive, one third (35 percent) have skipped or delayed maintenance or a repair that … Continued
