Posted on Thursday 14 May 2020
Are track days bad for my car? Not necessarily. For vehicles that are well maintained (regular oil changes, annual inspections, and performing all the manufacturer’s recommended scheduled services), they do beautifully. Vehicles were made to be driven. Testi ... read more
Posted on Monday 04 May 2020
Hopping onto a road track for the first time is definitely intimidating. Those of us who are interested or curious and just don’t know where to start, I’d like to share the knowledge I’ve accumulated during sponsoring track events for our local car clubs. There ... read more
Posted on Thursday 02 April 2020
The goals for the events I’ll outline are strictly for driver education to learn how to properly control your car. These track events are non-competitive and begin with driving at lower speeds. There are other events and organizations (Like SCCA, Club Races and AER) for the ... read more
Posted on Thursday 07 November 2019
NEWS PROVIDED BY Craftsman Auto Care Nov 06, 2019, 16:47 ET MERRIFIELD, Va., Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Craftsman Auto Care will host a Car Care Clinic at their Merrifield location on Wednesday, November 13 from 6:00-8:30pm. The locally-owned auto repair shop is known for its ... read more
Posted on Friday 23 August 2019
We are always on the hunt to find great stuff that’s backed by a great company. So when we find something awesome, we shout it out and share! Glenn Fischer and Danielle Karl have sponsored many of our events, including our Women’s Car Care Clinics during which they shared some insider c ... read more
Posted on Tuesday 07 August 2018
(The annual panic you feel when you realize it's the last day of the month, and your sticker is expiring!) The great Commonwealth of Virginia takes vehicle safety very seriously, and we've all got to show proof that we do too. The big sticker plastered on o ... read more
Posted on Friday 18 May 2018
Craftsman…The Digital Revolution in Car Care Have you ever left an auto repair shop and wondered what the heck just happened? Did it seem as though your service tech was talking gibberish? Have you driven away hoping that you didn't get taken for a ride? At Craftsman we ... read more
Posted on Thursday 29 June 2017
Test your IQ and see how many facts you already know: The refrigerant for your car is made specifically for vehicles. It can’t be used in other air conditioner systems. The EPA has banned the use of Freon, a brand for a popular refrigerant, because it’s bad for the ozo ... read more
Posted on Monday 04 July 2016
We get this call all the time. Everyone is in a hurry and everyone these days, including myself, we just want to get the information, make the best decision, get it done and move on with their lives. I need brakes on my car, how much will it cost, asked the caller. Hmmm…Well that depends&hel ... read more