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Mileage Headed Downhill? (What Causes Bad Fuel Economy?)
Name someone you know who enjoys spending a lot of money on gasoline. Yeah, me neither. That’s because it costs quite a bit to keep fueling your vehicle.
One way to save money on ga...
Published on: Dec 21, 2025
Tire or Re-Tire? (Getting Tires Ready for Hot Weather)
Heat isn't easy on vehicle tires, and as the seasons change, make sure yours are ready to take the heat.
Let's talk first about inflation. Heat causes air to expand, so heat alone can rai...
Published on: Apr 28, 2024
A Bumpy Ride (Strut Assembly Replacement)
If you’ve noticed your vehicle’s ride has lately been bumpy or you’re hearing strange noises when you drive over bumps, you may need new struts. The strut assembly is par...
Published on: Apr 07, 2024
Prepare Your Windshield for Winter (Wiper Blades and Fluid for Freezing Temperatures)
Winter and freezing temperatures present challenges for different parts of your vehicles. For example, winter tires give you better traction on snow. But some parts of your vehicle that ma...
Published on: Nov 26, 2023
Winter Watch List (Winter Maintenance Items)
Don't love winter weather? Here's a list of four things you need to keep a watch on during the winter months.
Let's start with coolant levels. Coolant is as important in cold weather as it is i...
Published on: Oct 08, 2023
Ready, Set, COLD! (Getting Vehicle Ready for Winter)
When the temperatures plunge, your vehicle better be ready because it faces a whole new set of challenges. Rubber stiffens, glass fogs, fluids freeze. Just thinking about it can get your h...
Published on: Jan 15, 2023
I'm Cool With That (AC Exchange)
On a hot day, you want your vehicle's air conditioning to work. When the air blowing out of your vents isn't cold, it's easy to think, "I'll just take it by the shop and have them top off my ref...
Published on: Jan 01, 2023
Steering You Right (Power Steering Signs of Problems)
Nearly every modern vehicle on the road today has power steering, a wonderful invention that makes steering take far less effort than it did in the "good old days." Today, we take our steering f...
Published on: Oct 23, 2022