Your car owner’s manual can contain a wealth of useful information. Sure, it may not have much of a plot, but it will include instructions on how to get the most out of all your car’s features, list the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedules and help you avoid missteps that could accidentally void your car’s warranty. Continue reading
Tag Archives: car maintenance
Car Recalls: No Reason to Panic, Just See the Mechanic
Car recalls are a fairly common occurrence. About 400 million motor vehicles have been recalled over the past five decades, not including recalls for tires, safety seats or other automotive parts. Continue reading
5 Reasons to Regularly Check and Change Your Car’s Air Filter
Your car’s air filter forms a first line of defense for the engine, and is too important to overlook. Continue reading
Taking a Car to College? 4 Key Considerations
College marks the first time that many teen drivers are truly out on their own. Besides all of the other preparations involved in leaving home, there are some special considerations involved if they plan on taking a car to college with them. Continue reading
The End of the Lease: Hardly the End of the Road
Cars are generally only leased for the first few years of their life, but that doesn’t mean the car ceases to exist at the end of lease. The leasing company sells the car at the end of lease, sometimes to the lease holder who was already driving it. Continue reading
The Anatomy of Your Brake System
After the powertrain, the brake system is the second most important system on your car — and the most important safety feature. Continue reading
Motor Oil: Your Car’s Lifeblood
The number one rule of car maintenance is to take care of your vehicle’s motor oil. Motor oil is the lifeblood of your car; without it, your engine would quickly die. Continue reading
Does Your Car Need a Wheel Alignment? The Red Flags
Keeping your vehicle’s wheels aligned is one of the keys to tire longevity. Continue reading
Your Braking System: 5 Warning Signs That It Needs Attention
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Your car’s brakes are too important to ignore. And brakes do wear out over time, requiring an occasional replacement or repair. Continue reading
All About Your Car’s Air Conditioner
Your car’s air conditioner becomes an important part of your vehicle as the weather warms up. It could even be considered essential if you’re driving in places like humid Florida or triple-digit Texas. To keep your car’s air conditioner running properly, it’s helpful to know how it actually works. Continue reading