With gas prices remaining high, some owners of larger vehicles are trading in their gas-guzzlers for smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles. According to the National Automobile Dealers Association, the average price of a new car sold [...]
While drivers are becoming more environmentally conscious by purchasing hybrid vehicles, many may not be aware that washing those automobiles at professional car washes also positively impacts the environment. Environmental Partners, Inc., Issaquah, Seattle, conducted [...]
Why Shield Your Children From Dirty Air When Driving? … And How Best To Do It That air pollution remains a serious threat to public health is widely known. However, studies are now indicating that [...]
Here’s a hot tip about car batteries: Warm weather is the time for major car-battery problems. Heat, not cold, shortens battery life. The average life of a battery is three and a half years, and [...]
Water turns to a vapor or boils at 212°F. For every pound of pressure we put water under, it raises the boiling point 3 degrees. 15 lbs of pressure would raise the boiling point of [...]
It’s a bright idea to make sure your vehicle’s lights and wipers are working properly so you can be seen by others and your visibility is not compromised. “Lights and wipers play a critical role [...]
Green Your Vehicle Routine. The Car Care Council suggests you “green your routine” when it comes to your car and offers five ways you and your vehicle can help protect the environment and save at [...]
As the ravages of winter subside and temperatures rise, there is probably a pothole out there with your name on it. Record cold temperatures, snow and rainfall in many parts of the country have created [...]
I recently saw an ad for synthetic oil in Doylestown. I really hadn’t heard about it before, so I asked my friendly and knowledgeable service advisor at Smith Auto Repairs for some background. Basically the inside [...]
Question: How do I know when I should get my tires rotated and balanced? Doylestown Auto Repair Answer: The interval for tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle manufacturer. [...]