Preventive Maintenance
Does Your Car Sound Haunted?
Halloween is the time of year for squeals, squeaks, screeches and things that go bump in the night, but when these eerie and haunted sounds come from your car, it’s time for maintenance. Noise is to the vehicle what pain is to the body: a warning. The following strange and scary noises are clues that…
Read MoreThings You Can Do To Improve Fuel Economy
Let’s review some things that drivers can do to improve fuel economy. Bottom line – the better you maintain your Car or SUV, the less fuel you will use. It all adds up in a big way. For example, replacing your dirty engine air filter will pay for itself in fuel savings before your next…
Read MoreCitizens and Vehicles Getting Older, Working Harder
Thanks in part to advancements in health care, our 65 and over population, presently at 13% of the total, will be 20% by 2030 (source Washington Post). Technology has worked wonders in extending the life of our vehicles, too. Median car life has nearly doubled to more than 9 years. As a result of technology…
Read MoreStart, Look, Listen…
Now’s the time to get your car ready for the demands placed on it in the coming winter months. Especially in rain, sleet, freezing rain, and maybe snow, you’ll want your vehicle to start and run reliably. And you’ll want your driving experience to be as safe and comfortable as possible. Here are some things…
Read MoreMaking Your Vehicle Last With Regular Service
A lot of people in Illinois have older vehicles. They’re good commuters, grocery-getters or toy-haulers. They enjoy that fact that they’re paid off, or soon will be. They would gladly like to keep their vehicles for 200,000 miles or more – as long as it’s economical to do so. There are plenty of people whose…
Read MoreIf It Looks Like A Flat, Feels Like A Flat, And Sounds Like A Flat, Guess What…!
A flat tire shouldn’t be reason for panic. “In schools where drivers’ education isn’t available,” observes one educator, “tire changing ought to be included in home economics.” It is suggested that motorists who are unprepared to deal with a flat tire are faced not only with added expense and inconvenience; they also are more vulnerable…
Read MoreTire Replacement Can Be Overwhelming
New tire choices can be overwhelming. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all-season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. How much do you drive off-road? How important are looks? Let’s suppose you have a sporty car. You may like to run a high-performance summer tire when the weather’s good.…
Read MoreThe ABCs of Car Care for New Drivers
It’s never too early to learn the ABCs of car care. A – Always follow a preventative vehicle maintenance plan. B – Be sure to have your car inspected when you suspect there is a problem. C – Correct the problem to help avoid the inconvenience and potential safety hazards of breaking down away from…
Read MoreDoes Your Car Make The Grade?
As the end of summer nears, students are getting ready to head back to school. Whether it’s driving to college or carpooling with other neighborhood families, a properly maintained car is the safest, most dependable way to go. When your passengers are your children and their classmates, making sure your car gets more than a…
Read MoreDid You Know About Timing Belt?
They say timing is everything. That’s doubly true when it comes to your timing belt. First, your timing belt keeps your valves operating in time with your engine so that it runs properly. Second, if you replace your timing belt on schedule, you’ll likely avoid the downtime and expense that can result from a broken…
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