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Prep Your Car for Spring

Prep Your Car for Spring

Spring is the time for reviving your vehicle after the cold months! Follow these 6 steps to prep your vehicle for the new season. S: Survey your Brakes. Snow, slush, and salt can take a toll on your braking system. Test your brakes for any squeaking or grinding noises, and sto ... read more

A Comprehensive Guide to Winter Vehicle Maintenance

A Comprehensive Guide to Winter Vehicle Maintenance

With winter quickly approaching, it is crucial to ensure your vehicle is prepared to handle the challenges that come with colder temperatures and icy roads. Follow this guide to take the essential steps that will keep your vehicle in top shape during the winter months! 1. Check and Change F ... read more

Five Surprising Things Your Car Does in the Summer

Five Surprising Things Your Car Does in the Summer

Ever wonder how rising summer temperatures may be impacting your vehicle's performance? Here are five eye-opening things you may find your car doing in the summer and why: 1. Vehicle Dripping Water / Liquid. Many people are alarmed to see pools of water when parked or dripping ... read more

Spring Reset

Spring Reset

Spring cleaning should include your vehicles! Here is our checklist to make sure you and your vehicle are able to safely enjoy the sunshine and open road. 1. A Good Washing. After months of cold and winter elements, this is a good start to clear off any corrosive road salts, m ... read more

Car Maintenance Checklist

Car Maintenance Checklist

Caring for your vehicle can help to improve its performance and longevity. A car maintenance checklist can make vehicle ownership simple- saving you time and money in the future. Regular maintenance can help to identify and address any small or underlying issues before they get more severe and more ... read more

Get Good Miles Per Gallon and Start Saving

Get Good Miles Per Gallon and Start Saving

Get Good Miles Per Gallon and Start Saving Miles per gallon, MPG, is the distance that your car can travel per gallon of fuel. Also referred to as gas mileage, it is important to know the fast facts of how much fuel your car burns in comparison to the distance covered driving aroun ... read more

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How to Prevent "Car-thritus"

How to Prevent "Car-thritus"

“Car-thritus” (rhymes with arthritis) When your vehicle sits unused for a long length of time and suffers from stiffness and deterioration.  Common symptoms include poor engine lubrication, rusty brake rotors & engine components, battery degradation and ... read more

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Carbon Junk

Carbon Junk

Q: What is Carbon Buildup? Carbon buildup is mostly a problem with today’s newer “direct injection” vehicles. Think of your engine like a fireplace. When a fireplace burns fuel, it releases fumes – waste byproducts of smoke and carbon. In a fireplace these ... read more

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