The Secret of Car Longevity
“It looks like new! I would have never guessed that car was eight years old.” That is what we owners want to hear, but keeping our cars looking like the late models is tough, even [...]
salvage, salvage, salvage!
Ten or 15 years ago, auto technicians would rebuild hard parts for customers right in the shop. Today, that system doesn’t work, because consumers don’t have time to wait and don’t want to pay for [...]
Brakes are a Priority for Car Safety
When it comes to your car’s safety, brakes top the list of systems that need monitoring. However, many people are unaware of the signs that indicate a car’s brakes may need maintenance or repair. [...]
Buying a Used Car and Feeling Wary?
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 [...]
Kick back and let the pros wash your car, it’s better for everyone.
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 [...]
With more cars on the road, you might consider a cabin air filter upgrade
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 [...]
How to Lengthen Your Battery Life
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 [...]
Cooling System Maintenance
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 [...]
The Virtues of Seeing and Being Seen
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 [...]
5-tips for Greener Car Maintenance
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 [...]