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Six Hot Tips on Cool Air Conditioning

posted on 6/24/2015 1:21:00 PM

Summer is here, and it’s time to start thinking about your car’s AC system! Nobody likes driving around in a hot, stuffy car, and a car with an AC system which only works marginally is somehow almost even worse than one which doesn’t work at all. Let’s go through a few tips which can help you keep your ride a little more comfortable this summer…Remember a cars AC system is really a heat exchanger which moves hot air out of your vehicle, then replaces it with cold a...

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4 Budget Friendly Ways to Improve Mom’s Ride

posted on 5/12/2015 2:39:00 PM

So we all know that May is devoted to Mother’s Day. In honor of mothers everywhere, here are a few helpful suggestions for you to show mom just how much you care. 1. Oil Change - Getting Mom’s car an oil change would be a nice way to help her get the most miles out of her car. Regular oil changes keep moving parts lubricated, reducing friction and heat buildup, and prevent deposits of sludge and gunk from building up on internal engine assemblies. 2. Wipe...

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9 Tips for your Spring Vehicle Checkup

posted on 3/18/2015 3:16:00 PM

The temperatures are inching upward, the days are getting longer and the first buds are starting to appear on the trees. Spring is on its way, and soon it’s going to be time to do a little preventive maintenance on your ride. No need to dread it -- it’s all pretty routine stuff! Air filter - If you haven’t changed your air filter since last year (or can’t remember when you changed it at all), it might be time. It’s an easy and cheap fix, and it pays off in you...

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Why Schedule Regular Oil Changes For Your Vehicle?

posted on 3/5/2015 3:15:00 PM

Many vehicle owners do not take the time to schedule regular oil changes. Regular oil changes are vital to the life of your engine and can extend its performance for years. This is one of the most important and inexpensive things you can do to keep engine protected. Most manufacturers recommend changing your oil every 3,000-6,000 miles, depending on your vehicle use and the type of oil you are using. Oil Changes are essential to: Lubricate engine to reduce wear and friction Reduce eng...

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Five Tips for Thanksgiving Travel

posted on 11/6/2014 8:21:00 AM

1. Tires: Ensure tire pressure is properly serviced and maintained for both lengthy travels and everyday driving. Underinflation of tires can cause unnecessary wear and hardship to tire tread, causing tire failure or malfunctions. If not properly inflated, fuel economy can be severely decreased, causing drivers to lose about .6 miles per gallon due to improper tire conditions. Whether over or under inflated, tires can easily lose traction that could lead to an accident if not addressed. Service ...

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Daylight Saving Ends - Check Your Vehicle Lights

posted on 11/5/2014 10:43:00 AM

Prepare for the end of Daylight Saving Time with proper maintenance of vehicle lighting to ensure safety. After November 2nd, clocks “fall back” which causes most drivers’ commutes to be in darker lighting, being that dusk will occur during peak hours of evening traffic hours. As winter quickly approaches, vehicle lighting should be inspected to ensure optimum visibility for drivers in dim or inclement conditions that command top quality operations of both lighting and windshie...

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Don't Be Scared By Auto Repair - Fall Car Care Tips

posted on 10/9/2014 12:00:00 PM

As Halloween quickly approaches, the spookiest time of the year is right around the corner with plenty of goblins and ghosts to frighten even the most cheerful souls. However, nothing is more frightening than unwanted vehicle malfunctions or foreseeable failures. Prevent excessive auto repair situations with useful tips on Halloween driver safety coupled with careful driving habits to keep any vehicle rolling through this season. Through proper maintenance and inspections, auto repair does not h...

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Stay Ahead of Brake Repairs

posted on 9/23/2014 9:26:00 AM

Staying current with brake inspection is imperative to avoid costly repairs or replacements. Most major malfunctions and repairs can be avoided with routine maintenance, coupled with driver awareness. Learn signs of needed brake repairs such as: noises, smells and other vehicle malfunctions. Through driver awareness of these symptoms, problems can be easily detected to prevent long-term damages. Use these following tips to detect early signs of needed brake repair and, when these signs app...

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Back-to-School Car Maintenance Checklist

posted on 8/5/2014 8:45:00 AM

As summer quickly comes to a close, fall is right around the corner! And with fall comes several items that need to be on the “back-to-school check list” to help students prepare for their upcoming school year. Completing a car maintenance checklist is imperative to both student safety and mobility. It also underlines the importance of auto repair and tire service to maintain properly serviced vehicles. Use this simple back-to school checklist for tips to ensu...

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Six Hot Tips on Cool Air Conditioning

4 Budget Friendly Ways to Improve Mom’s Ride

9 Tips for your Spring Vehicle Checkup

Why Schedule Regular Oil Changes For Your Vehicle?

Five Tips for Thanksgiving Travel

Daylight Saving Ends - Check Your Vehicle Lights

Don't Be Scared By Auto Repair - Fall Car Care Tips

Stay Ahead of Brake Repairs

Back-to-School Car Maintenance Checklist

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