In simple terms, your car heater is tied to your vehicle’s coolant. Seems rather strange right? In a way, it may seem actually counterproductive, but don’t worry, we’ll explain it all here. Read more to see how your heater works & what it all means when your vehicle’s heater blows out cold air. If you’re … Continued
Does it seems like you have been seeing your tire pressure monitoring system light illuminating a little more frequently lately? If so, you can probably blame one simple reason – the cold. In order to understand how cold effects your TPMS, it is necessary to how your TPMS works. The system use sensors technology to … Continued
Let’s face it, we tend to take our ride for granted. For the most part it is always there, ready to take us wherever and whenever we need to go. We only think about taking care of it when there is an obvious problem, like a flat tire or a dead battery. The problem with … Continued
There is nothing we love to hear about more than someone who is enthusiastic about taking care of their car. We are a big proponent of drivers investing time in learning about their vehicles so they can do their own service and repair work. Having said that, we will add the following caveat, some automotive services … Continued
Car maintenance items you should always leave to the professionals. We appreciate our car buffs who entrust us with their vehicles! While some vehicle repairs can certainly be performed in your home’s garage, there are some that are best left to the professionals. Our shop allows us to perform the more expensive & complex repairs … Continued
Brake system failure is one of the most dangerous situations a driver can experience on the road. The brake system on your vehicle is highly complex, involving an extensive number of integrated components, all of which are subject to wear and eventual failure. Brake failure can have serious and deadly consequences, so it is important … Continued
Not only is it critical to recognize the signs of worn out, dangerous tread, it is also important to understand that even if old tires look okay, they could be seriously compromised and a safe driving hazard. Old tires often show no visible sign of deterioration. While they may appear to be safe, usable tires, cracks … Continued
Winter tires allow for better grip and handling! See if this is what your ride needs this winter. An SUV does offer many winter driving advantages. When you drive on snow covered roads, or try to get up an unplowed driveway, you will be especially appreciative of that 4-wheel drive. Unfortunately, when it comes to … Continued
Do You Know What to Do When You Have a Dead Car Battery? It can happen at any time. You climb inside your car, turn the key or press the start button and nothing happens. Soon the temperatures will be getting colder so your odds of experiencing a dead car battery will be increasing since … Continued
Tire failure is something all drivers need to be concerned about. You spend a lot of money on your tires. More importantly, when you drive, you depend [prevent tire failure] on those tires for your safety and the safety of those you love. The good news is that the most common cause of tire failure … Continued
