Maintenance Tips

If you want to learn a little more about tires, check out “Know Your Tires“. That article breaks down the parts of tires, how to read the sizes, and tons more great information. Why are tires important? Consider that your tires…

There are a lot of variables that go into making a choice on replacing brakes.  It is not always a cut and dry choice.  Let’s first break down the common types of brake jobs.  Then we will give you some…

What is a timing belt or chain? In older vehicles, this might be a timing chain.  For simplicity, we’ll use the more modern “timing belt” for the remainder of this article. A timing belt may be a difficult thing to…

Understanding what each part of a tire does is very important. There are some parts that we don’t really need to worry about. For example, you will never need to know or care about a “gum strip” on the inside…

“How do I know when to get my car fixed, or just get another car?” You would be surprised how often this question comes up.  There comes a time when a car reaches the end of its reliable life. That…

Brake Fluid can often be overlooked. Flushing it will not get you better gas mileage. It won’t make your neighbor come over and ask if you just detailed the car. That does not mean that you can just pass on…

What is the Pollen or Cabin Air Filter? This filter cleans the air that enters your car. It can remove dust and pollen from the air before it enters the cabin of your car. Think of it just like the…

We’ve seen a surprising number of vehicles arriving at our centers with low, or no, engine oil. It’s our mission to help drivers get the most out of their vehicles by ensuring those vehicles run better and last longer. So,…