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,
TPMS Warning Light - What it Means and What to do When it Turns on On vehicles equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), this light provides drivers with an important early warning that a tire’s air pressure is outside the recommended optimal range and is either too low or too high. If you
These days many people expect to be able to hop online wherever they are, even on the road. While many new vehicles come with WiFi capability already built in and powered by subscription-based cellular data options, many other vehicles don’t offer this convenience – particularly if they’re older. That doesn’t mean there aren’t options available
By Zach Bowman Fortunately, preparing your car for the hottest of the hot is cheap and easy. Maintain the Coolant System By far, our most important tip is to take the time to get your car’s coolant system checked. If any part of the system comes up with a shaky bill of health, swap the
Ensure Your Vehicle is Winter-Weather Ready No Matter Where You Live or Drive by Rich Ellis Winter-weather service The change in seasons is the perfect time to ensure your vehicle is ready for holiday road trips and winter travel. Regardless of whether you expect to
