How to Protect Your Car in the Summer Heat
Most owners are aware that winter is hard on their cars. The stresses that salt, cold, ice, and poor roads add mean that preparing for winter is crucial, and when winter is over there is often damage to be repaired. People do not often stop to consider how summer –
... continue reading.How Long Should a Car Battery Last?
Most drivers take their car batteries for granted – until, of course, their cars won’t start. It’s never a good time to have car trouble, but a dead battery is always a very unpleasant surprise. This is why most car experts advise owners to mentally make a note of how old
... continue reading.Do You Have a Loose Fuel Cap?
One of the most common and easily addressed car problems is a loose fuel cap. The good news is, it’s a cheap and easy fix. So if your check engine light comes on unexpectedly, this is a great place to start. Let’s take a look at a few other signs
... continue reading.4 Reasons Your Car Won’t Start in Cold Weather
If you deal with street parking during the winter, maybe it’s happened to you. You bundle up and head out to brush that mound of snow off your car. You scrape a layer of ice off the windshield. But when you throw your keys into the ignition to start heating
... continue reading.How to Avoid the Third Most Common Car Repair
Do you ever wonder which car repairs are the most common and which are the most avoidable? Based on numbers from CarMD which gathers its data from vehicle repairs submitted by both car owners and technicians, the third most common car repair is… Replacing your catalytic converter. In 2010, this repair
... continue reading.Most Worrisome Car Noises
Even cars in tip-top repair still make noises. Most of the time, this doesn’t mean you have larger problems. The fan hums a bit loudly, tires whirr, something small in the dashboard rattles a bit — these are normal sounds. However, if you begin to hear worrisome car noises, like
... continue reading.Preventing Your Car From Being Damaged During The Winter
Bad weather is hard on your car and in Michigan comes with plenty of bad weather and road complications. The salt used on the roads to keep us all from slipping and sliding can eat the paint on your car’s body and corrode its undercarriage. Driving over poor roads that
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By: Mike Veenstra As we in Michigan head into the darker, snowier part of the year, most driving and preparedness advice given tends to involve vehicle condition, specifically tire and engine condition, and emergency supplies lists. And while it is always a good idea to inspect your car before you
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By: Mike Veenstra A working set of brakes is a necessity for any vehicle on the road. This is obvious, of course, but often overlooked as going fast is exciting, and slowing down…less so. However, being able to decelerate safely when you depress the brake pedal is pretty crucial to
... continue reading.3 Ways to Maintain Better Steering Alignment
Proper steering alignment is one of the most important keys to keeping your car driving safely. Even minor alignment problems can, over time, lead to tire wear and, eventually, replacement. On the flip side, proper wheel alignment ensures optimal drivability. It will help your tires last longer and your vehicle
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