by Josh Sadlier You may be surprised – shocked even – to learn just how important automotive shocks and struts really are. If you need new shocks or struts, don't delay, because these are crucial safety items that help you maintain control behind the wheel. But wait a minute. How do you know whether or
They’ll Last Longer, and Help Improve Vehicle Ride, Handling and Fuel Mileage. by Rich Ellis Modern tires are highly engineered, vehicle specific, and composed of high-tech polymers, chemicals, metals and blended rubbers. They’re also a significant investment, affect vehicle performance, and influenced by a number of factors. Start giving your tires the attention they
by Josh Sadlier Ah, America the beautiful. Few countries can match the natural beauty that we enjoy from sea to shining sea. Throw in our incredible network of secondary roads, which allows automotive access to virtually every inch of that beauty, and the U.S. is arguably in a class of one. The only problem is
By Josh Sadlier What if all drivers had a basic understanding of the wonderful world of wipers, enabling them to identify problems early and choose replacements wisely? We like that idea. Accordingly, we’ve put together a crash course that should bring your knowledge up to speed. Your automotive windows to the world require dependable wipers,
by Rich Ellis Drivers know that brakes are critically important to maintaining vehicle control and safety. Brake pads – one of the braking system’s chief components and the ones doing the heavy lifting to slow you down – are designed to wear due to friction. They need to be inspected periodically as part of an
These Steps Make it Easy To Find Out by Rich Ellis For as long as there have been automobiles, there have been recalls. Popular history even has it that one of the first-ever vehicle recalls was to replace seat-cushioning material. The vehicle manufacturer’s “money-saving idea” to use Spanish moss to fill the seats turned out
Like the shoes on our feet, the tires and wheels on our cars protect us from direct contact with the ground. And like those shoes we wear day in and day out, tires and wheels can rub, wear unevenly, and eventually fail to do their jobs. That’s why tire rotations and wheel alignments are integral
by Rich Ellis What is a serpentine belt and what does it do? Your vehicle’s serpentine belt is one long, winding belt that snakes around several pulleys and is usually visible at the front or on the side of the engine. In most modern vehicles, it drives the air conditioning, power steering, water pump,
Gas prices may be lower today than they were several years ago, but that doesn’t mean they’re going to stay there, or that drivers aren’t interested in steps they can take now to increase vehicle fuel economy or fuel mileage and deliver significant savings at the pump. Two main factors impacting a vehicle’s fuel economy
by Alison Lakin How to Drive Safely at Night Your chances of getting into a car accident increase dramatically once the sun sets. In fact, the National Safety Council affirms “traffic death rates are three times greater at night than during the day." And certain factors, like age, can make you more susceptible to dangers
