If you store your vehicle in winter or only drive it for one or two months per year, you need to prepare before doing so. Despite it being stationary while it’s stored, problems may still occur. Below, you will find essential steps that you should take into consideration before storage. Clean The Interior Giving your … Read more
Valentine’s Day is a time to show the people and things you love just how much you care. And for many of us, that includes our vehicles. After all, our cars, trucks, and SUVs are more than just transportation – they’re an extension of ourselves, and a reflection of our personality, lifestyle, and values. So, … Read more
The water pump is an essential component of your vehicle’s engine. It’s responsible for helping to keep your engine from overheating, among other things. While you may not think of your water pump as often as you think of your oil levels, you do need to be aware of when there might be a problem. … Read more
Car fluids are like the bloodlines that make up your vehicle. Without these essential fluids, your vehicle would not run the way it should. Various vehicle fluids have different functions. Some have cooling properties, cleaning properties, lubricating properties, and even cleaning properties. Some simply serve to power a certain function in your car, like braking … Read more
The jargon of the inner systems of your vehicles are easy to confuse you unless you’ve interacted with them for a long time. You must have heard your mechanic talking about belts in your car, but it might be hard for you to differentiate between the various belts that help your car function. The serpentine … Read more
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System, also known as TPMS has its own warning light on the dashboard as you might have noticed. If your tuns on, the question now becomes, “What does it mean and what should I do?” Do not panic! What Does the TPMS Warning Light Mean? The first step is to physically … Read more
There is nothing like jogging out to the car full of anticipation, only to crank up the ignition…to silence. The dreaded dead car battery. Without a working battery, you can’t start the engine. Which means you are stuck. The battery also powers the electrical components, which means you are stuck…without a radio. Starting the ignition … Read more
Brakes are easy to take for granted; our cars start and stop, and a working brake system is so seamless that drivers hardly give it a second thought. However, understanding your car’s setup can make or “brake” your day when brakes go wrong. When it comes to your car’s brakes, there are two standard options: … Read more
Suspect your catalytic converter is failing? Avoid interrupting your summer fun by taking care of car repair issues as soon as they happen. The catalytic converter is an integral part of vehicle exhaust systems that help reduce the effect of vehicle emissions. Without a properly functioning catalytic converter, your car can release harmful emissions gasses. … Read more
Distracted driving is becoming increasingly more prevalent on the nation’s highways, but what exactly is distracted driving? What are the biggest driving distractions and how do you avoid them? Distracted Driving Defined Simply put, distracted driving is anything that takes the driver’s eyes (and mind) off the task of driving, the road ahead and the … Read more
