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Maintenance
February 1, 2021
Why Won’t My Car Start? Troubleshooting the Electrical System
If your car won’t start, the likely culprit is your electrical system—namely, the battery, alternator or starter. Your car battery provides your vehicle with the power it needs to start. When you turn the key, the battery sends an electrical charge to engage the starter motor, which starts the engine. Once your vehicle is running, the […]
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Maintenance
December 29, 2020
What Is a Driveline Service?
Regular driveline inspections and maintenance are essential if you want to keep your car—and your life—moving. The driveline connects your transmission to the wheels, transforming the power from your engine into the rotation of the wheels. So if any part of it is broken, your vehicle isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. What is a driveline? […]
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Maintenance
December 18, 2020
The Importance of Windshield Wipers
Windshield wipers are a small part of your car, but they have a big impact on your driving and overall safety. They remove rain, snow, dirt, pollen, frost and other debris quickly and smoothly at the push of a button! The windshield wiper motor moves the windshield wiper arms across the windshield. The metal or […]
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Maintenance
October 19, 2020
How to Safely Jump-Start a Car
One of the worst feelings in the world is when you go to turn on your car and—click. Nothing. Your battery is dead. Thankfully, though, a dead car battery is one of the easiest car problems to fix. With the right tools and know-how, you can jump-start the car and be on your way in […]
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Maintenance
September 15, 2020
How Auto Repair Estimates Work
If you’re like most car owners, your car is your main mode of transportation. You rely on it to get to work, take the kids to school, run errands and more! So when car owners are hit with an unexpected, expensive car repair, it’s easy to see why many get overwhelmed by the repair process. […]
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Maintenance
September 4, 2020
6 Essential Car Fluids to Check Regularly
Imagine playing an entire basketball game without ever taking a drink. Or running a marathon after a steady diet of soda and beer—no water. Things wouldn’t turn out well for you! Athletes’ bodies need water to perform their best. And, like an athlete, your car needs fluids to operate at peak performance. Most people know […]
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Maintenance
June 29, 2020
7 Ways to Make Your Brakes Last Longer
Every driver knows that brakes are crucial when it comes to car safety and functionality. Bad brakes are a recipe for disaster! But many don’t realize the impact of their driving habits on how long their brakes will last. Most vehicles go 20,000-70,000 miles before needing a brake replacement. Multiple factors influence brakes’ lifespan, causing […]
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Maintenance
May 29, 2020
How Long Can You Go Without an Oil Change?
Which option would you choose: paying under $100 for an hour-long oil change OR paying thousands(!) for engine repair that takes days to complete? The oil change is the obvious choice, but that’s the gamble you take when you put off an oil change. It’s best not to push your luck with how long you […]
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Maintenance
May 7, 2020
My TPMS Light Is On: What Does It Mean?
What Does TPMS Mean? “TPMS” stands for Tire Pressure Monitoring System. A car’s TPMS measures the tire pressure of each individual tire and alerts the driver when the tire air pressure is too low. The TPMS warning light comes on when one or more tires drop at least 25% below the vehicle’s recommended inflation […]
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Maintenance
April 30, 2020
Synthetic vs. Conventional Oil: Which Is Better for Your Car?
When it comes to oil changes, you’ve got a lot of options. Will you take your car to the auto repair shop or the dealership? Or will you try to DIY your oil change? What brand of oil will you get? And—perhaps the most confusing part of an oil change—what type of motor oil should […]