Fall car care is essential to ensure your vehicle remains in good condition as the weather changes from summer to winter. Here are some important maintenance tasks and tips to consider for your car in the fall: Check Your Tires: As temperatures drop, tire pressure can decrease. Ensure your tires are properly inflated to the … Continued
As students return to school this fall, some will be driving themselves to campus for the first time. This is likely to be a big adjustment for both the kids and the parents. You can alleviate some of the stress by sitting young drivers down for a quick review of things they need to know, … Continued
Car care is an important aspect of vehicle ownership, especially for students heading back to school. As a student, it’s crucial to ensure your car is in good condition to avoid any unexpected breakdowns or maintenance issues. Here are some car care tips to keep in mind as you prepare to head back to school: … Continued
When looking at the different grade options at the gas pump, you may have wondered if you should be filling up with premium gas. Premium has got to be better, right? Not necessarily. Whether or not you should choose premium gas actually depends on the car you drive. Unless your car manufacturer specifies the use … Continued
Your car’s cooling system manages the important job of transferring excess heat from the vehicle engine to the radiator. Coolant added to the cooling system absorbs the heat and redirects it to the radiator where it is dispersed into the air. It may also be directed through the heat exchanger to heat the passenger area … Continued
Air conditioning problems in vehicles can be frustrating, especially during the hot summers. Here are some common issues that can arise with vehicle air conditioning systems: Lack of cooling: If the air conditioning system is blowing warm air or not cooling the interior of the vehicle, it could be due to low refrigerant levels. The refrigerant … Continued
Generally speaking, there are good habits we can develop as drivers to keep safe on the road. These top safety tips from Nationwide insurance are a good place to start: Ignore distractions while driving and maintain focus on the road. Don’t multitask, resist the temptation to use electronic devices, and maintain a safe (and legal) speed.. Drive … Continued
A Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is a system of integrated tire stem sensors that detect and warn a driver that tire pressure has dropped to a potentially unsafe level. The TPMS symbol looks like an exclamation point in parentheses. It is designed to illuminate when the pressure in one or more of your tires is reduced by … Continued
Snow and ice are here and will be a problem on the roads for the next few months. In order to assure safe winter driving, it is essential to make sure your brakes are in optimal condition and proper working order. The brake system on your vehicle is extremely complex, consisting of numerous integrated components … Continued
Be ready for a dead car battery by reviewing these simple steps. Keep in mind that low temperatures can lead to sluggish batteries, so your chances of experiencing a dead car battery will be increased. If you haven’t already, now is the time to make sure you are equipped with a reliable set of jumper … Continued
