March 2020

Failing Alternator

Signs Your Alternator’s Failing An alternator is your car’s generator: once the car is started, the alternator generates energy to power your vehicle and its accessories, like the interior and exterior lights. It also simultaneously recharges your battery for the next time you need to start the car. Sometimes, alternators wear out or just break. …

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Brake Repair

Brake Repair Best Practices Brakes are one of the most important parts of your car. They’re literal lifesavers. That’s why it’s of utmost importance you know the warning signs that your brakes or brake pads need service. To help keep you safe on the road, here are six indications that your car brakes need service …

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Tire Maintenance

Nine Best Practices for Tire Maintenance Your car’s tires don’t always get as much attention as engines, oil, or even its exterior, but proper tire maintenance is one of the easiest ways to keep your car running safely, efficiently, and for longer. To guarantee you get the most out of your tires, and to answer …

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Check Engine Light

Why is Your Check Engine Light On? The check engine light. Is there a more mysterious auto part? What does it even mean when the check engine light is flashing? The short answer is that the check engine light goes on for anything from a minor issue to a catastrophic meltdown. For a deeper understanding …

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Oil Changes

What You Need to Know about Oil Changes Two of the most common automotive questions are “How often should I change my oil?” and “When should I change my oil?” To take the guess work out of your oil maintenance, and to avoid potential damage to your engine, here are eight best practices for oil …

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Leaking Fluids

What’s that stain under my car? 7 Stains that indicate car Problems Your car runs on many more fluids than just gas. There is a wide variety of liquids that keep your car on the move, and all of them can leak. To help you make sense of any stains under your car, here is …

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Starter Warning Signs

Eight Signs Your Car’s Starter Is Failing The car’s starter is the mechanism that cranks the engine to get it going. It’s imperative to fix a failing or malfunctioning starter ASAP. To determine whether your car’s starter could be failing, here are eight signs that the starter may need repair. 1. My Car Won’t Start …

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