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07/02/2020

This is how the combination of an engine, fuel, and air makes your car move, explained in plain English, in case you're not an engineer.

06/26/2020

Keeping your vehicle clean inside and out can pay big dividends when it comes to maintaining its long-term value. The non-profit Car Care Council suggests some simple steps to keep your vehicle clean and protect it from the elements so it retains its resale and trade-in value.

Keeping your vehicle clean inside and out can pay big dividends when it comes to maintaining its long-term value. The non-profit Car Care Council suggests some simple steps to keep your vehicle clean and protect it from the elements so it retains its resale and trade-in value. Declutter – Start th...

06/19/2020

We all know the frustrations of modern life and juggling a busy schedule, but speed limits are put in place to protect all road users. Learn about the dangers of speeding and why faster doesn’t mean safer.

Speeding endangers everyone on the road: In 2018, speeding killed 9,378 people. We all know the frustrations of modern life and juggling a busy schedule, but speed limits are put in place to protect all road users. Learn about the dangers of speeding and why faster doesn’t mean safer.

06/12/2020

One of the safest choices drivers and passengers can make is to buckle up.

One of the safest choices drivers and passengers can make is to buckle up. Many Americans understand the lifesaving value of the seat belt – the national use rate was at 90.7% in 2019. Seat belt use in passenger vehicles saved an estimated 14,955 lives in 2017. Understand the potentially fatal con...

06/05/2020

We love car facts. Those pieces of knowledge that give extra insight into the story of the car and the industries that surround it, or the sociology of the car and its roll in society.

We love car facts. Those pieces of knowledge that give extra insight into the story of the car and the indu...

05/29/2020

Would you like to know how your vehicle’s air conditioner works? The system looks complicated, but it's really quite simple.

Repair guides, articles and advice for car owners, enthusiasts and repair technicians.

05/25/2020

Great Customer Service Nick and his team always treat their customers with respect. Service is done on a timely ba...

05/22/2020

Most vehicles start out with a “new car smell,” but there are other specific odors that motorists should never ignore.

Most vehicles start out with a “new car smell,” but there are other specific odors that motorists should never ignore. Identifying these suspect smells early on can help car owners be car care aware and avoid the hassle and expense of an unexpected breakdown, says the Car Care Council. “Unusua...

05/01/2020

Heat causes battery fluid to evaporate, thus damaging the internal structure of the battery. That’s why it’s a good idea to check your battery as the seasons change from hotter to cooler or if you’ve been driving in a hot part of the country.

Here’s hot news about your car battery that may seem surprising: It’s not so much the cold that gets it down as it is high heat. Heat causes battery fluid to evaporate, thus damaging the internal structure of the battery. That’s why it’s a good idea to check your battery as the seasons chang...

04/24/2020

In May 1919, a pair of English astronomers leveraged a rare solar event to confirm Einstein’s predictions how light and time were influenced by gravity. The result was a plethora of new technologies used in modern life every day.

Albert Einstein labored in academic obscurity for 14 years until an eclipse of the moon launched his theories on time and space into orbit. In May 1919, a pair of English astronomers leveraged a rare solar event to confirm Einstein’s predictions ...

04/17/2020

While your home or office might be a priority for the spring cleaning madness, one place you shouldn’t neglect to clean is your car.

We spring clean our houses, so why not our spring clean your car? Tips for cleaning off all the winter grime to keep your car nice.

04/10/2020

With a majority of vehicle owners living in areas of the country that have stay-at-home orders, many vehicles may be sitting idle for days or weeks at a time. The non-profit Car Care Council recommends starting your car at least once a week and keeping up with routine auto care to help prevent potential maintenance issues.

With a majority of vehicle owners living in areas of the country that have stay-at-home orders, many vehicles may be sitting idle for days or weeks at a time. The non-profit Car Care Council recommends starting your car at least once a week and keeping up with routine auto care to help prevent poten...