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Symptoms of A Bad Car Starter
There are few things more frustrating in life than a vehicle that won’t start when you need it to. Most people have experienced this at one point in their driving lifetime or another. It may have been the battery, but in some cases, it may have been your starter....
Is Your Vehicle Prepared for Holiday Travel?
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the holidays are upon us … the turkey is in the brine, pie crusts are being rolled out, belts are being loosened and Christmas lists are getting made. This is such a fun time of year, and while it can be insanely busy, the opportunity to...
Protecting Your Transmission Over Time
When something goes wrong with your vehicle, it can create a sense of worry, panic, and fear. You feel it deep inside your stomach. How much will the auto repairs cost? Can I afford the work? How will I pay my bills? How long will I be without my vehicle? Natural to...
Fall Car Care Month in Full Swing
October, also known as Fall Car Care Month, is the perfect time to start doing something better for your vehicle – routine car maintenance. Most people get in the habit of visiting their trusted auto repair shop only when they need a car repair or if something goes...
Hit the Road, Save Gas
It’s summer, the kids are out of school and busy with activities. So how can you save money on gas while you are running from point A to point B all day long? The first thing you can do is plan your day in advance and combine errands when possible. Several short trips...
Extreme Weather Requires Extreme Caution
No matter where you live in the United States, you’ll probably encounter some form of extreme weather when it comes to your vehicle. With the four main types of extreme weather – heat, cold, rain and wind – you should always be prepared with both a trusted repair...
In the Market for a Used Car? Rip-off Report: Flooded Cars Will Be Flooding the Market
While the images of the devastation caused by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma are still fresh in all our minds, we’d like to remind you that all those cars that were flooded are now seriously damaged, and in most cases, written off as total losses by the automobile...
Why you Need to Protect One of your Biggest Investments
Did you know that the average price of a new car is almost $34,000? Newer vehicles are equipped with more bells and whistles than ever before. Buying a new car is a big investment and if you take the necessary steps, your car should last for years to come. The days...
Creating Confidence in Auto Repair Business
Most people like to take their car in for auto service and auto repairs about as much as they like going to the dentist! Often consumers feel uncertain, overwhelmed, and distrustful when they arrive at an auto shop. The reasons consumers dislike service facilities...
Driving Safe Comes Down to Stopping and Steering
In a recent article from The National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), they have defined what makes safe driving – stopping and steering. As we see more vehicles on our roads than ever before, safe driving has become a major topic for officials and...
Slow Down, Hit the Brakes and Read This!
Whether you’re driving 25 mph or 65 mph, if your brakes aren’t working properly, your safety and the safety of everyone else on the road is at risk. There are some systems of your vehicle that work to make it run, but there are also systems that make your vehicle safe...
Top 5 Automotive Maintenance Items to Budget For
Budgeting for anything can be hard – especially with all of the demands that life expects of you. You’ve budgeted for your vehicle and included the monthly payment, your insurance premiums and even gas expenses. Great job! But what about the routine maintenance and...