Automatic Transmission Problems
Over the last few decades, manual transmission vehicles have become an endangered species. Drivers opt for ease and convenience of an automatic transmission over the perceived effort of driving a manual or stick transmission. Although the popularity of automatics has...
Develop a Maintenance Plan
If you are looking to keep your vehicle in tip-top shape and avoid costly repairs, then you should consider developing a maintenance plan for your vehicle. While this sounds daunting, regular vehicle maintenance is an easy way to manage the health of your vehicle’s...
Oil Change Maintenance
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...
Prep Your Vehicle for Summer Travel
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...
Springtime Vehicle Maintenance
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. While ongoing maintenance is always important,...
Cabin Air Filtration
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...
The Vehicle Exhaust System
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...
Warning: Check Engine Light
A cautious driver is always attentive to the warning signals on the road. But what about the dashboard warning signals? Your vehicle’s dashboard is equipped with multiple warning indicators from low fuel to tire pressure issues. One of those warnings that most...
Proactive Vehicle Maintenance Under the Hood
The typical vehicle owner today rarely looks under the hood for trouble. Most wait until a warning light appears on the dashboard before addressing vehicle issues. But there is definitely some merit in the old adage of “checking under the hood” as a proactive way of...
The Importance of Timing Belt Replacement
Most people have probably heard of the timing belt when it comes to their vehicle. However, many people do not realize the vital role that the timing belt has in the operation of the vehicle’s engine. In this blog, we explain the purpose of the timing belt, signs to...