Ongoing vehicle maintenance is a necessity if you want to keep your vehicle for a long time and minimize repair work over its lifespan. However, many drivers neglect their vehicles and skip important maintenance routines that can make a difference in the performance of their vehicle’s operation. (more…)
The summer months are right around the corner and that means making plans for summertime travel. If you are returning to the more traditional means of road travel like many Americans, make sure to plan a thorough servicing of your vehicle in advance of any long trips. Proactively getting your vehicle prepped for travel will help to mitigate many roadside breakdowns as well as keep you and your occupants safe. (more…)
Spring is here and its time to get out and enjoy the open road. But before you do, there are some simple things that you can do to maintain your vehicle and get it ready for the warmer months and extended road trips. (more…)
Do you suffer from allergies or asthma and experience a flare up of your symptoms while driving your vehicle? If so, it may be time to change your vehicle cabin air filter. The cabin air filter is an important filtration component that works to purify the air that you and your passengers breathe while inside your vehicle. (more…)
Have you ever waited at a stop light behind another vehicle, and as soon as the light turned green and the vehicle in front accelerated you were shrouded in a cloud of smoke? If you have experienced this situation, it was most likely an indication of a vehicle exhaust system issue.
Simply stated, the primary function of your vehicle’s exhaust system is to filter toxic gases from the engine and safely and cleanly release them into the atmosphere. Additionally, your vehicle’s exhaust system is designed to reduce the noise associated with exhaust emission from your combustion engine.
In this blog, we review the key components of the exhaust system along with common exhaust system problems. (more…)