Are The Fluids In Your Vehicle Maintenance Free?
January 03, 2022
This article is the 2nd one on whether today’s vehicles are really maintenance free. We were talking about engine oil, it is interesting but a simple oil change is one of the best returns on investment that you can have performed on your vehicle. By keeping the engine oil clean no matter what the service interval […]
My Vehicle is Maintenance Free for the First 100,000 Miles!
December 16, 2021
Newer vehicles today are being sold with the misconception that they are maintenance free. As an example the manufacturers have extended the life of oil changes to every 7,500 up to as much as 15,000 miles, instead of what has always been the automotive industry standard of every 3,000 miles. Transmission services have been extended […]
WHAT IS THE BEST OIL I CAN USE FOR MY VEHICLE?
December 14, 2021
There are really only 2 things that you need to know to use the best oil for your vehicle. What is the manufacture specified type, grade, and weight of the oil that your vehicle is designed to use. The best oil for your vehicle is CLEAN oil, keeping it changed often enough to […]
What Is The Purpose of a Vehicle Cabin Air Filter?
November 19, 2021
Many vehicle owners are not even aware that their vehicle has a cabin air filter, but most of today’s vehicles are equipped with them. The cabin air filter in your vehicle is an essential part of your vehicle’s ventilation system. They function like a furnace filter does in your home. The cabin air filter […]
How Often Do Car Fires Occur?
October 26, 2021
The last article we wrote we talked about some of the causes of vehicle fires and how to avoid them. Even though we saw another car fire on I5 South last weekend, some of our feedback indicated that most consumers do not feel that a vehicle fire occurs very often, or would ever affect them […]
How Can You Optimize Fuel Efficiency in Your Vehicle?
April 30, 2020

Keeping Your Vehicle Fuel-Efficient The cost of fuel seems to be on the rise this fall, so it may have you wondering what is the best way to make your vehicle more fuel-efficient. There are a few ways that you can keep your vehicle as fuel-efficient as possible. Regular Vehicle Inspection for Fuel-Efficiency Having your […]
Brakes Are the Most Important Safety System of Your Vehicle
April 23, 2020

Most Important Safety System The brake system of your vehicle is by far the most important safety system that it has. Being able to slow down or stop at a moment’s notice will help to avoid an incident or accident. Improperly working brakes will not do the job they are designed to do and will […]
How Often Should I Have the Oil In My Vehicle Changed?
April 09, 2020

This tends to be a hot topic, the vehicle manufacturer’s have increased mileage change intervals, and there is a lot of information on the internet about how this can save you money. Granted since the introduction of synthetic oils and the further refinement of oils, the suggested oil change intervals have increased to anywhere from […]
Why Does the Automatic Transmission in My Vehicle Need Servicing?
March 26, 2020

Automatic Transmission Service Less Expensive Than Repair One of the most overlooked vehicle maintenance services is the automatic transmission service. The transmission of your vehicle is a major component that can be very expensive to repair. While we regularly change the engine oil in our vehicles, the emphasis has not been placed on the other […]
Driving Safely in Adverse Weather
August 23, 2019
Weather plays a huge role in your ability to drive a vehicle safely. Our insurance company just released statistics that 1 in every 6 accidents is caused by weather conditions. By allowing for weather conditions, prepping the vehicle, and driving appropriately for winter conditions, many car accidents could be avoided. PRECIPITATION Precipitation, which we see […]