Author: benchung
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9 Simple Maintenance Tips That Can Change Everything
Can you believe that summer, and those blistering temperatures, are almost here? While the year is almost halfway gone, after the last year of quarantine and craziness, most people can only think of one thing: summer vacation. If you are planning on driving to your vacation, summertime maintenance on your vehicle is more important now… Read more
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Brakes, Belts, Bearings, Why Should I Worry?
Someone once said that if it has wheels, belts, or brakes then you will have trouble with it eventually. Turns out that whoever said that they weren’t all that far off! While brakes, belts, and wheel bearings may not be the most exciting subject in the world, you will certainly take more interest if one… Read more
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5 Simple Things to Consider about New Vs. Old Car
One of the most annoying things about car ownership is breakdowns. One day it’s a minor repair, a week later it’s another repair, and the next month the car takes the big vacation and decides it needs some major work. Not only is being without a car frustrating and a huge hassle, but let’s face… Read more
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Want to Improve Your Car’s Performance? Invest in Maintenance
Gas prices are at an all-time low in most of the US. Although many people are driving less due to the coronavirus, there is one thing that many Americans are failing to do and that is to put some of those gas savings back into their vehicle. The fact is that the quarantine and the… Read more
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New Year, New Tech: Amazing Things Today’s Cars Can Do
Depending on how old your vehicle is, you may not be aware of the new technology that nearly all cars come with today. No, you don’t have to spend $100,000 on a new car to get these items either. While a few manufacturers (such as Tesla) may hit that range, you can still get super… Read more
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Top 8 Powerful Winter Car Care Mistakes
If winter weather hasn’t hit Chicago by the time you read this, you can bet that it’s on the way. When the weather is frightful, your morning commute can be slow but uneventful or it can be downright nasty. It’s the little things that count and while winter won’t wait, you may have put off… Read more
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Top Signs Your Car Needs Tires Before Winter Strikes
We have avoided looking ahead all summer long. It feels as though we never got to enjoy spring and summer was over way too fast this year. Like it or not, the fact remains that the weather is turning colder, bit by bit, every day. You can ignore old man winter for only so long… Read more
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5 Safety Tips for Back to School Driving
The coronavirus has turned our normal routines upside down. Groceries and meals are being delivered in many cases, regular pastimes, such as extended family dinners or block parties, have been put on hold, even many students are now doing back-to-school from their living rooms. You might be working from home yourself or if you don’t… Read more
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Emission Testing: It’s Back!
Emission testing in the entire state of Illinois was canceled on March 21, 2020, due to the coronavirus. While there was talk about not restarting the program until 2021, that didn’t happen. Testing resumed in June 2020. To avoid crowds, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency asked that only residents whose registrations expired in March or… Read more
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Strange Car Noises You Should Never Ignore
Have you ever been driving and you are lost in your thoughts about how work would be, what you needed to do after work, and where you would get the money for this, that, and the other thing when suddenly, a noise interrupts your thoughts. What is that strange noise your car is making? What… Read more
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Want a Better Road Trip? This One Thing Almost Guarantees It
If you are like everyone else in America, you are sick of the quarantine. Obviously, you want to keep your family safe, but you are probably experiencing a bit of cabin fever by now. Doesn’t a road trip sound divine? Camping in the woods or a sweet little hotel by a beach not far from… Read more
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Why You Should Skip the Dealer and go to an Independent Car Repair Shop
If your new, or nearly new, a vehicle needs repair or maintenance, you should take it to the dealer, right? Not necessarily. Many people mistakenly believe that taking their car to the dealership is their only option. Or, they believe that the dealer somehow is “better” than the average independent repair shop. Both are incorrect.… Read more