As a vehicle owner, maintaining your car’s tires is crucial for driving performance and your safety.  This is especially important as the fall weather changes with wet road surfaces, slippery leaves, and less daylight hours.  Ongoing maintenance of tires includes some tasks that you can handle on your own, while others need to be serviced by a professional.  In this month’s blog post, we review tire maintenance basics so that you can extend the life of your tires and operate your vehicle safely this fall season.

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Your vehicle’s electrical system is often overlooked until a critical vehicle component or function fails.  The electrical system is vital to your vehicle’s operation, and vehicle owners should be familiar with the more common problems that may result from electrical system issues.  In this month’s blog post, we examine the electrical system and a few of the common problems you may experience.

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Engine oil is indispensable for the efficient functioning of your vehicle’s engine and so is the transmission fluid for the effective operation of your vehicle’s transmission. When the transmission fluid level decreases due to various factors, it can jeopardize your transmission. A jeopardized transmission can result in a total transmission breakdown, which can be a costly issue for vehicle owners. In this blog post, we explore the typical indicators of low transmission fluid to help you avert a complete failure of your vehicle’s transmission. 

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If you drive a lot, it is helpful to know what the most common engine issues are that you may encounter on the road.  Being prepared is one of your best defenses when faced with engine problems.  In this month’s blog post, we review seven common engine problems that could cause you to be stranded or could even grow into bigger and costlier issues.

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Most vehicle owners typically stay on top of the major ticket items when it comes to their vehicle maintenance.  But there are many other common vehicle items that vehicle owners may neglect.  Neglect of these routine items can lead to bigger and costlier issues if overlooked for too long.  In this month’s blog post, we review ten items that should not be neglected.

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Are you disciplined when it comes to completing your vehicle oil changes?  When life gets busy, do you put off an oil change, or do you consistently stay on track with your oil maintenance?

While most drivers have neglected one or two oil changes at different times during the vehicle lifespan, the longer you go between changes the more problems you may experience.  In this month’s blog post, we highlight how skipping those oil and filter changes can affect your vehicle and your expenses.

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Staying on top of regular maintenance is critical if your goal is to own your vehicle throughout its entire lifespan.  However, even the best maintained vehicle is not immune from eventual problems.  As your vehicle ages, there are various issues that you may experience within the major vehicle systems because of regular wear and tear.  In this month’s blog post, we examine the common issues that you should anticipate with your older model vehicle and ways to stay ahead of major repairs.

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You have probably heard of your vehicle’s drivetrain, but never thought much about the purpose and parts of the drivetrain.  In this month’s blog, we describe a critical component of the drivetrain – which is the driveshaft.  We examine the function of the driveshaft, and possible issues you may experience with this important drivetrain part.

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Your vehicle is a complex machine that works hard to perform its many functions.  When something is wrong, your vehicle develops signs and symptoms to alert you to potential problems.  One way your vehicle communicates those symptoms to you is through different sounds.  In this month’s blog, we review five important sounds to stay attentive to in your vehicle that should not be ignored.  The root cause for each of the five sounds could be a variety of issues, which is why it is important to have your vehicle inspected by a service professional.

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