Not only do you have to buy the vehicle itself, either with cash or through financing, there are additional costs such as car insurance, maintenance, gas, registration fees, and more. It just doesn’t seem to end. Read our blog to learn more. Owning a vehicle can add up to be quite the investment. Not only … Continued
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, referred to as ASE for short, was established in 1972 to improve the overall quality of repairs done on vehicles by testing and setting a standard for vehicle technicians. There are nearly 300,000 automotive technicians/service professionals that have received ASE certification. If you’re interested in becoming a ASE … Continued
Regular tire rotations is one of the most common and recommended vehicle maintenance activities an owner should invest in. However, certain vehicles may have different front and rear tire sizes, impacting how rotations are performed and whether they’re even beneficial. Consult with your auto mechanic for their top recommendation. For those of you who are … Continued
Coolant, also widely known as antifreeze, is an essential component to your engine system. Read our latest blog to learn more! It usually consists of a 50/50 ratio of ethylene, or propylene glycol, and water that absorbs heat from the engine and disperses it through the radiator. Additionally, the heat is distributed through the heat … Continued
Not only do tires come from a number of different tire manufacturers, there are also a variety of tire types that can be tailored to your climate and vehicle. While the versatility is much appreciated, it can make narrowing down the best options difficult. We’ve broken down a number of different types for you: Sedans, … Continued
As the temperature starts to drop in the United States, there will likely be more days where you experience thick fog during your morning commute or late night drives. Read our latest blog to learn more. We want you to stay safe so please practice extra caution when driving in these conditions. The safest tip … Continued
There can be nothing worse than a small dent in your new car. The good news for you is that removing small dents can be a “do it yourself” job and save you a ton of money versus going to a professional. There are some pretty simple tips and tricks to removing the dents with … Continued
Summer is the time for road trips! Especially with this year’s COVID-19 restrictions interfering with air travel. A recent AAA article reports, “Car trips will reign supreme this summer, accounting for 97 percent of summer travel.” According to the article, AAA anticipates 683 million road trips this summer. While getting your car ready for a … Continued
Small, but essential to the functioning of your internal combustion engine, is the humble spark plug. Read our blog to learn more! Its purpose is to transmit an electrical signal from the ignition to create a spark, which in turn ignites the air-fuel mixture inside the combustion chamber. Spark plugs are uniquely designed for the … Continued
There are many car owners that do not understand the importance of preventative maintenance. Read our blog to see why it’s important to do so and how it can save you money! There are many car owners that do not understand the importance of preventative maintenance. The struggle that most people have with it is … Continued
