The bright colors of fall are showing up everywhere, along with the cooler temperatures and early morning frosts. Along with fall weather comes seasonal driving hazards like early morning frost, fog, early darkness, and slick road surfaces. This month’s blog looks at common Fall-time road hazards and steps to be better prepared for safety.
It’s that time of year again for kids to return to school. And with in-person schooling restrictions being relaxed, many children and young college adults are physically returning to school. Whether you are a parent who participates in a carpool, or your college-aged child is driving to school on their own, it’s time to address the maintenance for those vehicles.
Whether you drive a brand-new vehicle, or a used one, choosing your mechanic can be a difficult yet important decision. Like other things in our lives such as our dentist or hair stylist, once you find a good service provider you want to stick with them.
As vehicle owners, we are taught to focus on important maintenance tasks such as changing our oil and filter or checking and replacing coolant. When it comes to vehicle fluids, oil and coolant definitely play an important role in keeping a vehicle engine running smoothly. But often other vital fluids are neglected in the maintenance process until a problem develops. Two of those fluids that take a backseat to oil and coolant are the power steering and brake fluids.
Most drivers have probably heard of the term “differential” when it comes to their vehicle – but chances are that many drivers probably do not know what the differential is and does for the vehicle.
In this blog, we explain the purpose of the differential and signs to look and listen for if your differential is experiencing any failure.
If you have ever been in a situation where you had to “slam the brakes” in order to avoid an object on the road, a darting animal, or even a vehicle in front – then you know the importance of having reliable and functioning brakes. Your vehicle’s brakes endure a significant amount of constant motion, heat, and use and those elements can cause your brakes to wear down over time.
If you have ever been out on the open road somewhere with miles and miles of road and no vehicles in sight, you may have been tempted to punch the accelerator a little more and see how fast your vehicle can fly! If you owned a turbocharged vehicle, that temptation may even have been greater!
Most drivers never really think about what’s involved in steering a vehicle. When we get in the driver’s seat, we take it for granted that the vehicle will respond accordingly to our motions on the steering wheel. Your vehicle’s steering system is a complex set of components working in unison based on your hand movements to guide the wheels and keep the vehicle stabilized on the continuously changing contours of the road.
In this blog, we examine two common issues you may experience with your steering system.
Often overlooked, your vehicle’s water pump is a critical component that helps to maintain the temperature of your engine. When a water pump fails, your engine suffers serious damage which can mean expensive repairs or even replacement for a vehicle owner.
So, what is the water pump and what role does it play in keeping your vehicle’s cooling system running effectively? In this blog, we examine how a water pump works, signs to look for in a failing water pump, and ways to keep it maintained properly.
Unless you are driving a completely electric vehicle, you know that in order for your internal combustion engine to work it requires a fuel source. Anyone who has ever run out of gas on the road is very aware of the necessity for fuel. However, fuel is only one aspect in the overall operation of your vehicle’s fuel system. In this blog, we cover key information about your vehicle’s fuel system, including how it works and what you can do to keep it operating effectively. We also review some common issues and preventative measures you can take to ensure a better functioning fuel system.
