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April is National Car Care Month!

With winter finally coming to an end, people are in a hurry to get back into the activities they enjoy in spring and summer. National Car Care Month reminds you to take care of the issues you’ve been ignoring or putting off all winter. Winter can do a lot of damage to...

Sounds Your Car Makes When It Needs Repairs

Cars just aren’t built the way they used to be, and we mean that in a good way! They are reliable, packed with safety features, and dependable. So what do you do when your car starts making a new noise? Do you take it to the mechanic immediately, or do you wait and...

What Gas Type is Best for My Car?

There are quite a few misconceptions about when to use high octane gas in your car. Some people believe that high octane gas provides better performance, which is true if your engine is designed to use this type of gasoline. If your user manual tells you that your...

What’s Going On with My Brakes?

Your brakes are extremely important when it comes to the health and condition of your car. More than keeping your car healthy, good brakes will keep you safe. Your brakes are responsible for stopping thousands of pounds of metal and plastic which you are driving...

Signs You Need a Wheel Alignment

Did you know that misaligned wheels are actually very dangerous? Did you know that misaligned wheels are actually very dangerous? They can have you deviating from the road in seconds, putting you and your passengers at risk. Fortunately, wheel misalignments do not happen overnight. We have some signs below for you to keep in mind, and some tips to help you resolve some of these problems on your own.

Benefits of Driving RWD, FWD, AWD, or 4WD

There are four different types of transmissions you can choose from that differ in how the wheels drive the car. These four include rear-wheel drive, front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive; all four are built differently. Which one you choose depends...

5 Common Severe Transmission Problems

Automatic Transmission Not Shifting Smoothly?Transmission Trouble Signs and What to Look ForFrom gears not changing smoothly to the transmission not shifting at all, there are a lot of signs that transmission repairs are in your future. Transmission repairs and...

Transmission Repair Caused by Car Battery Corrosion

There are a ton of problems that can lead to a vehicle requiring a transmission repair service. When you start to notice problems with the car’s transmission, the battery may be the issue. If the car battery is not clean, causing bigger issues, there can be any easy...

Should You Follow a Severe Driving Maintenance Schedule?

Every vehicle includes a normal maintenance schedule and a severe maintenance schedule. It is important to know which you should be following according to your manufacturer’s recommendations to prevent wear and tear as much as possible and extend the life of your car....

Here’s Why Your Transmission is Not Shifting Smoothly

Any transmission is difficult to diagnose, however, there are differences between an automatic transmission and a manual transmission. The automatic in particular uses three different systems internally that work together, allowing the car to shift smoothly and...

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