Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

A Turn for the Worse (Using Turn Signals)

Distracted driving is bad, you know that. Daydreaming, talking on the cell phone, putting your makeup on in the rear view mirror. All bad. But there's something else that causes more than twice ...

March 23, 2025

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TPMS

Always on Guard (TMPS)

One of the most important things you can do to keep your vehicle running safely is to make sure y...

Mar 16, 2025 Read

Engine Air Filter

It's (Not) Complicated (Engine Air Filter)

While many components of your vehicle are complex and composed of lots of mechanical and electric...

Mar 09, 2025 Read

Service Intervals

Putting a Stop to Brake Problems (Brake Service)

It's safe to say that most drivers take their brakes for granted. You press on the brake pedal a...

Mar 02, 2025 Read

Oil Change

Oil Times are a-Changin' (Oil Change Synthetic)

When it comes to oil changes, things are really changing. Most newer vehicles require synthetic ...

Feb 23, 2025 Read

Windshield Wipers

Slippery When Wet (Driving on Wet Leaves)

When the leaves fall, you might take a sightseeing trip to see them at peak color. Or you may si...

Feb 16, 2025 Read

Older Vehicles

Braking Good (Brake Drum Replacement)

Maybe your vehicle feels like Breaking Bad. In other words, when you brake, things are bad. You...

Feb 09, 2025 Read

Windshield Wipers

Objects in the Mirror (Rearview Mirror Safety and Maintenance)

You may remember a song that went, "Objects in the rearview mirror may appear closer than they ar...

Feb 02, 2025 Read

Exhaust

What Is an EGR Valve? (EGR Valve Service)

If you've ever felt your vehicle hesitate, go, then hesitate again, you might think there's somet...

Jan 26, 2025 Read

Headlamps

Let's Clear Some Things Up (Headlight Restoration)

You know how exposing your skin to sunlight can cause sunburn and other unhealthy things. Sunlig...

Jan 19, 2025 Read