Common Causes and Fixes from the Experts at Brown’s Alignment in Raleigh, NC It’s one of the most anxiety-inducing moments behind the wheel. You’re cruising through Raleigh and that little orange light pops on the dash. It’s the dreaded check engine light. What does it mean? Is it serious? Should you pull over immediately? A […]

Accurately Describing Car Problems: When bringing your vehicle in for a specific problem it is very beneficial to have a detailed and accurate description of how and when the problem occurs. Describing car problems descriptively and accurately can be very helpful.  A good description of the problem can point us in the right direction and […]

Cold winter weather can wreak havoc on your vehicle if you haven’t prepared. by Rich Ellis Winter Weather Winter Weather. You can love it, hate it, or simply tolerate it. No matter which camp you fall into, when it comes to winter driving, we all have one thing in common – the need to be prepared. […]

The answer is “yes, You Should Update Your Vehicle’s Software,” as today’s vehicles rely increasingly on computers powered by complex software to control everything from on-board entertainment to engine performance. By Rich Ellis Smartphone and computer users are accustomed to those devices alerting them when a software update is available. Asking whether they want to […]

by Rich Ellis  Before there were mobile devices, there was worry on how to get roadside assistance.  Summoning help after an accident or breakdown left a driver stranded roadside depended on a payphone being within walking distance, the kindness of a passing stranger, or a timely police patrol. Today, however, one need only pick up a […]

by Rich Ellis It’s that time of year again. “Summertime,” as the song goes, “and the livin’ is easy.” It’s supposed to be easy, but can get tough in a hurry if you hit the road on a summer adventure without first ensuring your vehicle is up to the challenge. A lot can go wrong […]

Get the Most out of Car Camping Car camping is a good first step into the world of camping. Here are a few tips on how to do it right. by Josh Sadlier When you go camping, communing with nature is kind of the point. But “car camping” – i.e., camping minus the hiking, meaning […]

How to Safely Change a Flat Tire By Josh Sadlier Here’s our best advice on how to take matters into your own hands when you hear the telltale “ker-thunka-thunka-thunk” of a tire that’s given up the ghost. This may seem obvious, but oftentimes the driver’s first impulse is to tough it out and wait until […]

Five Ways to Prepare Your Car for the Holidays Get your vehicle ready for a holiday road trip. by Alison Lakin For most of us, proper preparation for your upcoming holiday road trip is more about wedging suitcases into the trunk and grabbing that famous stuffing recipe than it is about car maintenance. We certainly […]

by Driverside New Year’s Resolutions It’s easy to overlook the small responsibilities as a vehicle owner, so we’ve compiled our top five resolutions below to ensure you’ve got the information you need to keep your car in top shape throughout the next year. After all, owning a car should be fun, not a hassle. Resolve […]