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How a Dirty Engine Air Filter Can Affect Your Vehicle

How a Dirty Engine Air Filter Can Affect Your Vehicle

26th Dec 2019

Dirty Air Filters When was the last time that you changed your vehicle's engine air filter? Not to be confused with the cabin air filter, this otherwise simple component is responsible for filter … Read More...

7 Tips on How to Safely Drive in the Rain

20th Dec 2019

Safely Drive during Bad Weather Rainy weather is a major risk factor for automobile collisions. According to the Federal Highway Transportation Authority (FHWA), 70% of all weather-related collis … Read More...

The 4 Types of Automotive Head Gaskets

The 4 Types of Automotive Head Gaskets

13th Dec 2019

Types of Automotive Head Gaskets The head gasket is one of the most important parts of your vehicle's engine. Consisting of a flat sheet of material, it's found sandwiched between the engine bloc … Read More...

Understanding the Maintenance Required Light in Vehicles

Understanding the Maintenance Required Light in Vehicles

6th Dec 2019

Maintenance Required Light Is the maintenance required light illuminated on your vehicle's dashboard? If so, you may assume that your vehicle is in dire need of immediate repairs. After all, most … Read More...

Warming Up Your Car During Winter: Is It Really Necessary?

Warming Up Your Car During Winter: Is It Really Necessary?

27th Nov 2019

Warm Up the Car It's not uncommon for drivers to "warm up" their car during the winter season by running it in their driveway for five to 10 minutes. The general belief is that allowing the car t … Read More...

Shocks vs Struts: What's the Difference?

Shocks vs Struts: What's the Difference?

20th Nov 2019

Vehicle Shocks Versus Struts Automotive suspension systems typically use either shocks or struts. While similar in appearance, though, shocks aren't the same as struts. Each suspension type uses … Read More...