Winter
Do I Need AWD? (Pros and Cons of AWD)
When the cold weather rolls around and the first slippery days confront drivers, it’s tempting to say, “I need an all-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicle to deal with the weather.” Well, maybe you don’t. Maybe there’s another solution that is much more economical and may even have better results for you. There are a lot of…
Read MoreDon’t Store These Items in a Cold or Freezing Vehicle
Douglas Automotive Repair would like to offer some tips for items to avoid leaving in your vehicle in freezing weather. The other day, a man walked into a restaurant carrying a can of paint. He had just bought the latex paint at the local home improvement store, and he was stopping for lunch. “Latex paint…
Read MoreHoliday Road Trip Survival Tips
Are you and your family planning to drive to a holiday get-together this year? Whether you’re heading to Grandma’s cottage or a favorite vacation spot to celebrate holidays with family or friends, Douglas Automotive Repair has simple tips to help make your drive a smooth one, so you can arrive at your destination safely and…
Read MoreIs Your Car Ready for Winter?
Have you given your car the tender, loving care it needs to survive the ravages of winter? Following our checklist can help ensure it’s prepared to take on the cold. Antifreeze and Cooling System Before temperatures drop significantly, drain your cooling system and add new antifreeze (draining the car radiator and refilling it with new…
Read MoreWinter Tires
Hey Plainfield drivers, let’s talk about winter tires. We’re not talking about all season tires here, but dedicated winter tires. Modern winter tires do a terrific job for drivers in a wide range of Illinois winter conditions. First of all, below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, regular tires become hard and inflexible. That means they don’t provide the road grip…
Read MoreWinter Car Safety Tips
Advance planning can keep cars running in tough winter weather. In many parts of the country, where unusually warm weather has prevailed, winter may seem far away. But colder weather, snow and ice will be coming, even if belated, and Douglas Automotive Repair has some simple tips to keep your car running smoothly and safely…
Read MoreWinter Driving Tips
AAA recommends the following winter driving tips and we thought they were worth sharing as many people will be traveling over this holiday season. Avoid driving while you’re fatigued. Getting the proper amount of rest before taking on winter weather tasks reduces driving risks. Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as…
Read MoreSix Point Checkup Means Less Trouble During Winter
Douglas Automotive Repair strongly recommends that all vehicle owners check six key systems before the temperatures start to drop. Battery –Keep the battery connections clean, tight and corrosion-free. Cold weather is hard on batteries – we can check the battery and charging system for optimum performance. Batteries don’t always give warning signs before they fail…
Read MoreCar Care Tips from the Pros Prepare You For Fall and Winter Driving
It’s foolhardy to head out in a poorly maintained vehicle in the dead of winter, of course, but even vehicle owners in temperate zones need a car care check as the days grow shorter, note the pros with the nonprofit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), an independent group that tests and certifies the…
Read MoreWord to the Wise: Winterize
Winterizing your vehicle is a wise idea. An investment of an hour or two to have your vehicle checked is all it takes to have peace of mind and help avoid the cost and hassle of a breakdown during severe weather. The last thing any driver needs is a vehicle that breaks down in cold,…
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