One of the most essential parts of your car is, of course, your brake pads. As such, preventative maintenance is key, and you'll want to replace them before they actually give out on you. Every vehicle will differ slightly when it comes to how often you should replace your brake pads, though for the average make and model, you probably won't see a figure in your owner's manual below 50,000 miles.
25 February 2017
Periodically, your car might become misaligned, and you may need to take it to an alignment shop to help remedy the problem. These are a few signs that your car may need to be aligned. 1. Your Car Pulls to the Left or Right One of the first things that many drivers notice when their car becomes misaligned is that it pulls to the left or right when they are driving.
1 February 2017
As winter weather sets in, the accompanying snowstorms can wreak havoc on road conditions. No one gets into their vehicle planning to get stuck in the snow, but it can happen at any time. In order to reduce your chances of becoming stuck in the snow this winter, you should take some time to pay attention to the condition of your vehicle's tires. The quality of your car's tires can play a significant role in determining how well your vehicle navigates snowy roads.
1 February 2017
Have you recently been in an accident? Are you trying to pay for the auto body damage repairs yourself, so that your insurance rates won't go up? Fortunately, it is possible to lower the cost of your repairs if you are willing to put a little effort into it. While you don't have to perform the repairs yourself, there are still a few things that you can do to make the repair process easier and less expensive for you:
30 November 2016
Call it bad luck, but it seems that new car owners often notice chips and dings in the finish of their new automobiles just months after they make their purchases. You may notice scratches around the door and trunk, which obviously indicate that you need to be a little more careful when entering and exiting your vehicle. After you have learned your lesson and taken steps to be more careful about getting unnecessary auto body damage, the only thing left to do is implement a host of preventative measures that will safeguard your precious vehicle.
28 November 2016
Is the price of fuel starting to make you feel nauseated at the pump? Wanting to get a few extra miles out of your gasoline is a natural instinct for most drivers, even when fuel costs are down. If you don't believe you've been getting a lot of efficiency out of your fuel, it might be time to make some changes to your vehicle or to your driving habits out on the road.
28 November 2016
It happens so easily and there is always a lockout service just a phone call away, but getting locked out of your vehicle in the middle of your usual routine can be a frustrating experience that puts a damper on your plans because you will have to stop and wait for help. Even though locking yourself out of your vehicle is a pretty common thing, it is actually not that difficult to make sure that this does not happen to you.
18 November 2016
