Dr. D's Auto Clinic

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12/29/2022

Some items are perfect for local driving while others are essential for road trips, especially journeys that venture into remote areas and places where winter climates drop.
Make winter driving safer and more convenient with some accessories every driver can use no matter where they go in the New Year.

Make winter driving safer and more convenient with some accessories every driver can use no matter where they go in the New Year. Some items are perfect for local driving while others are essential for road trips, especially journeys that venture ...

11/04/2022

Your vehicle’s windshield has been subjected to an onslaught of opponents all summer--gravel chips, flying debris, summer hailstorms, overhanging limbs.
Those small chips and cracks can turn into big problems if left unattended. Sometimes, window chips and cracks can be repaired instead of replacing the entire windshield.

Your vehicle’s windshield has been subjected to an onslaught of opponents all summer--gravel chips, flying debris, summer hailstorms, overhanging limbs. Those small chips and cracks can turn into big problems if left unattended. Sometimes, window ...

10/07/2022

You’ve stowed the camping equipment, racked the canoe and already set your sights on winter sports gear. What about taking stock of your vehicle?

You’ve stowed the camping equipment, racked the canoe and already set your sights on winter sports gear. What about taking stock of your vehicle? “In late August we already had snow showers,” said Joshua Lewis of the Colorado State Troopers...

09/02/2022

Understanding a few basic concepts about vehicle maintenance, learn some basic skills, and commit to employing them regularly, will prolong the life of your vehicle and save you lots of money and headaches.

Learn a few basic concepts about car maintenance and commit to employing them regularly.

08/19/2022

Some of the most frustrating of all vehicle-related issues are those pertaining to mysterious noises, which often tend to get louder as time passes.

Some of the most frustrating of all vehicle-related issues are those pertaining to mysterious noises, which often tend to get louder as time passes. Issues of this type can be maddening, as motorists search eagerly

07/29/2022

Why is My Check Engine Light On?
Seeing a car’s check engine light illuminated on the dashboard can cast a feeling of dread for drivers who equate the symbol with costly repairs. The warning light indicates a malfunction with one of the vehicle’s systems, but even minor problems can trigger an alert.

Do not ignore your car's check engine light. The warning indicates possibly serious problems but not every alert means steep repair bills.

07/22/2022

At $4.52 for a gallon, the national average price for regular gasoline has climbed $1.35 per gallon from a year ago, according to AAA.
Prices at the pump vary by region, trending higher in the West and Northeast, and lower in the Midwest and Southeast. (The price peaked at $5.02 last month.)

Consumer Reports has the details on how to save money at the gas pump as fuel prices climb.

05/06/2022

It's time to be seriously thinking about Mother's Day. A great place to look for useful ideas is her driver's seat, especially if Mom spends a lot of time behind the wheel.