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When Your Tires are Tired (Tire Replacement)

Tires are so reliable these days that few drivers pay much attention to them.  But tires wear out.  They have a tough job since they are the only point of contact between your vehicle and th...
Published on: Jan 11, 2026

The Best Test Has Video

Would you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at ...
Published on: Jan 04, 2026

Motor Oil—The Synthetic Advantage (Synthetic oil vs Conventional)

You’ve probably already heard that regular oil changes are extremely important for the health of your vehicle’s engine. That’s sound advice.  But what you might not know is when...
Published on: Dec 28, 2025

Lean Times (Shocks and Springs) Has Video

You may have noticed your vehicle going through lean times.  By that, we mean it's literally leaning to one side.  When you notice that, you should get it checked out at your service facilit...
Published on: Dec 21, 2025

Dirty Air Conditioning System

  How a Dirty A/C Causes Odors, Bacteria, and Mold The root cause is usually a combination of moisture, darkness, and debris within the evaporator core, a component located behind your da...
Published on: Dec 19, 2025

Bad Vibes Has Video

Your vehicle has a way of letting you know when something's wrong. Consider a vibrating steering wheel. It certainly didn't do that when it was new, so that shake is trying to tell you something. The...
Published on: Dec 16, 2025

You Are the Fluid Detective! (Leaking Fluids)

When you see some liquid sitting underneath your vehicle, your mind starts churning.  Is that normal? Is that something serious, or did I just spill my drink? Here’s a quick list of what th...
Published on: Dec 16, 2025

Free Money (Almost) (Fuel Saving Tips) Has Video

You spend a lot of money on a vehicle, probably the most money you'll spend on anything except a house.  But the spending doesn't stop after you've bought it.  It goes into things like insur...
Published on: Dec 16, 2025
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