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Information about auto repair and preventive maintenance

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No, We Don’t Sell Bigger Steering Wheels

Tweet Have you ever wondered why buses and big rigs have those huge steering wheels, sometimes with the little swivel knob? It’s because it takes a lot more effort and turning of the steering wheel to navigate a simple turn and the larger steering wheel makes the job easier. Maybe your car or pickup is […]

Is Your Mechanic ASE Certified, Does It Matter?

Tweet Finding a good auto repair facility is always a concern, especially when your vehicle breaks down. Just who do you trust with the second largest investment of your life? It is important to look for the Blue Seal of Excellence or an ASE Certification. ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) tests and certifies automotive professionals in […]

Too Hot to Handle?

Tweet It is hot outside and you think you can escape the heat by getting in your car and going somewhere. Unfortunately, you don’t get far before you find out that your car only blows hot air and steam rolls out from under your hood. Been there done that before? Many of us have. Perhaps […]

A Healthy Differential Makes a Difference

Tweet You may be familiar with the basic car terminology when it comes to keeping up with the maintenance. Oil changes, tire rotations, fluids, tire pressure, and many more are common everyday language for any of us who drive a car. Slightly less common, but just as important, are the differentials on your vehicle. Differentials […]

Sink or Swim: Would you Know How to Escape?

Tweet The images are gut-wrenching and the stories are horrifying. A car plunging into water could cause panic in any driver or passenger. And the danger is there for numerous reasons that are beyond any humans’ control. Oklahoma City survivor Kevin Chaney said “I was scared to death…” after he lost control of his car […]

Car Insurance, Getting What You Need

Tweet Shopping for car insurance can be a very confusing process with a bunch of fine print that the average person can hardly understand. Several years ago most car insurance was purchased through an agent that worked for more than one insurance company. Now it is sold online through customer service representatives as well as […]

Are you Road-Trip Ready?

Tweet Summer is here and so is the season of road-tripping. With warmer weather and longer daylight hours many people bid farewell to the winter blues by hitting the highways for some road-trip therapy. According to Road and Travel, most aren’t aware that this is actually the most dangerous time. The period between Memorial Day […]

Do You Text and Drive?

Tweet It’s hard to believe but 47% of adults say they have been guilty of DWT – Driving While Texting. Most of us think it is just something the “young” folks do. It is in part generational, but it is affecting all ages of drivers. Part of the problem is there is no social stigma […]

Shopping for Four Pieces of Rubber – Are you Prepared?

Tweet The most important piece of real estate on your car is those four small contact points that grip the road – the one you know as your tires. Those few square inches of rubber determine just about everything. Tires harness the engine’s power, allow the brakes to do their job, and determine how successfully […]

Tis the Season to Be Careful

Tweet Summer is in full swing. There are graduations, weddings, sporting events, and numerous other outings to attend. You will drive here, drive there, drive everywhere. This time of the year offers the opportunity to relax, enjoy, renew, and refresh the body, mind, and soul. Let’s put forth the effort to demonstrate a priority in […]