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Information about auto repair and preventive maintenance

Category: Driving Safety

Diagnosing Car Smells 101: Detecting an Urgent Auto Repair

Tweet Did you know that certain smells could indicate a serious auto repair issue that requires urgent attention? No one likes a nasty smell, but when that smell is coming from your vehicle, it’s even worse. That’s because it’s likely to mean a problem with your car, and car problems mean money spent on auto […]

Exploring the Dangers of Distracted Driving

Tweet Driving while intoxicated is a well-known driving hazard and one that kills many people each year. Perhaps less well-known is another issue – distracted driving. Since the emergence of cell phones, there has been a lot of focus on cell phone use while driving. In fact, many states have banned hand-held cell phone use by […]

5 Signs You’re Due For Tire Replacement

Tweet Buying new tires may not sound like a fun way to spend your money, especially during the holiday season. But, tire replacement could be the best thing you do for yourself, your family, and your vehicle if it means you have something safer to drive. How to know if you need tire replacement Fortunately, knowing whether […]

How Far Can You SAFELY Drive on a Spare Tire?

Tweet Flat tire … these are two words that you never want to hear when you’re driving. Whether you’re in the middle of a road trip, only 5 miles from home, or commuting to work, having to fix a flat and drive on a spare tire is always inconvenient.  While it’s not fun, getting a flat tire […]

Why Is My Car Overheating & How Do I Fix It?

Tweet Worrying about how to beat the heat in sunny Arizona should be your only concern this summer, not if your engine will overheat as well! When something goes wrong in your vehicle’s cooling system, all components of the engine are running at too high of a temperature. If this happens, parts of the engine […]

Why Are My Brakes Squeaking When I Drive?

Tweet At some point or another, you have probably experienced that annoying sound when you stopped and wondered “Why are my brakes squeaking?” You might be happy to know that this is just a matter of physics. And, it’s very typical, even if you take care of your car like a beloved child. Squeaking brakes […]

Myth-Busting Winter Tires – Do You Really Need Them?

Tweet Many people who live in areas where winter brings snow and ice readily agree that winter tires are an essential part of winter preparedness. Others feel like they’re ready to roll in any weather with their premium all-season tires. Who’s right, anyway? Are winter tires really necessary? Winter tire myths To answer this question, […]

5 Reasons to Take Your European Vehicle to a Specialist For Repairs

Tweet Taking your vehicle to the repair shop for preventative maintenance or needed repairs is a lot like taking a loved one to the doctor.   When it comes to health care, sometimes it feels like there’s a doctor for everything – heart, lungs, ears, you name it. There’s a good reason for this, however. […]

A Vehicle Owner’s Preventative Maintenance Checklist

Tweet Organized people love a list. It helps them get more done, and feel more accomplished when they check something off as being completed.   If you’re a vehicle owner, you should love a list, too … a preventative maintenance checklist. It might not make you feel productive, but it will help you know what […]

Preventative Maintenance Could Mean More Uber or Lyft Profits

Tweet Do you currently drive for Uber or Lyft? Do you want to make more money or get the most profit out of your services? If so, this article is for you. It all comes down to vehicle maintenance and making sure your vehicle is well taken care of – both inside and out. Driving […]