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Small, but essential to the functioning of your internal combustion engine, is the humble spark plug. Read our blog to learn more! Its purpose is to transmit an electrical signal from the ignition to create a spark, which in turn ignites the air-fuel mixture inside the combustion chamber. Spark plugs are uniquely designed for the … Continued
There are many car owners that do not understand the importance of preventative maintenance. Read our blog to see why it’s important to do so and how it can save you money! There are many car owners that do not understand the importance of preventative maintenance. The struggle that most people have with it is … Continued
There is only so much that you can do as a driver to keep your car from overheating. When you are driving in the hot sun, especially in stop and go types of driving scenarios, this can lead your engine to overheating. Outside of the warmer exterior weather, the issue normally lies with your engine’s … Continued
When it comes to our vehicle’s headlights, there are two factors that contribute to the dreaded foggy look we’ve all seen and maybe even experienced: road debris and UV rays from the sun. Both wear away at the protective coating on headlights. Here are some tips on how to clean your highlights yourself. Cleaning with … Continued
While getting into the shop for a vehicle checkup is not the most exciting task to do, it is crucial to keeping your car in good shape. Making sure that you know what to look for and when is the main part of keeping your vehicle running the way it should. It also helps you … Continued
The leading cause of noisy brakes is actually not because your brakes are worn. Have you ever driven in the early morning after a rainy night? Most likely you have heard a squeak or two. This is actually due to the brake pads warming up and getting rid of any rust that has accumulated from … Continued
The cold is making its way into our lives, which means it’s important we make sure our vehicle’s heating system is up to par. Read our latest blog to learn more. We don’t know about you, but what makes the cold bearable in our minds is that we have the option to get warm and … Continued
Check engine light is on? Don’t worry yourself quite yet. The severity of the problem could necessitate a simple fix or a costly repair/replacement. Our best recommendation is to not delay and take your vehicle into the shop – the faster you find out the problem, the quicker the fix. The list of possible reasons … Continued
Most manufacturers recommend changing your vehicle’s oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. That is a lot of used oil to go through in just a year – let alone the entire lifespan of your vehicle. Learn more how you can recycle your used oil in our latest blog. When used oil is disposed of improperly, … Continued
Given the average number of years spent driving, you are bound to come across a dead car battery. It may be easy to blow it off the first time it happens, but when it occurs again and again, there is no denying that something is wrong. Read our blog to learn more. There are multiple … Continued
