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5 Reasons for Choosing an Independent Repair Shop Instead of the Car Dealer
When it comes time for auto maintenance or repairs, choosing where to go can feel like a real tug of war. Many people think that a dealership should know all the ins and outs of their vehicle, making the dealer an “obvious” choice. On the other hand, many consumers are turned off by the pricing…
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Your Car Just Failed the Emissions Test. Now What?
It’s time to renew your tags and you received a notice that your vehicle needs an emissions test before you can do so. No problem. You head down for what you think will be a quick emissions test and bang! That nice man tells you that your car failed! In fact, he won’t even test…
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Save Time, Money and Headaches When Buying a Pre-Owned Car
Are you considering buying a pre-owned vehicle? That’s a money-savvy choice when you consider that the value of new cars drops substantially as soon as you drive it off the lot. One key to purchasing a pre-owned vehicle is finding one that is safe and is going to be reliable for you. Finding that trouble-free…
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What Every Driver Should Know about the ABS on Their Vehicle
We Chicagoans do love our cars, don’t we? Especially in the slush-fest that describes a typical Chicago winter. Staying warm and dry inside our cars when those howling winds and swirling snows hit is a sheer delight. Driving in these conditions, however, is another story. Everyone has at least one hair-raising tale that involves ice,…
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Great Winter Getaways Within 200 Miles of Chicago
Anyone who lives in Chicago knows that the winter months can seemingly go on forever. If you have young children, you might already be getting cabin fever. The good news is that there are a ton of great getaway destinations within a few hours of Chicago. These mini vacations are great because all you need…
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9 Ways to Keep Your Family Entertained on Your Holiday Road Trip
Are you hitting the road for the holidays this year and need some ideas to keep everyone entertained? We’ve got you covered with tips for toddlers to teenagers and parents to boot to make this year’s holiday road trip successful. Perk Up Their Ears If you are planning a long trip, it’s a good idea to…
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Tips on Winterizing Your Car for the Cold Chicago Weather
Winter in the Chicago area can be a brutal experience. If you aren’t prepared for extreme temperatures, bone-chilling winds and levels of frozen precipitation that could drown a bass, then don’t try and reside in Illinois. By the same token, the vehicles of those who live in this geographic torture zones are subject to some…
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Client Loyalty: How Important is it to Find an Auto Shop You Trust and Rely Upon for Everything?
To many of us, it seems that loyalty is less appreciated than ever. Changing times and changing attitudes have also changed the landscape of loyalty. Thank goodness there is a place where genuine loyalty is respected and rewarded. That place is your local, independent, auto repair shop. Small or large, independent repair shops depend upon…
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4 Fall Getaways Within 3 Hours of Chicago
Think your outdoor adventures are winding down just because summer has come to an end? Think again. Fall is a wonderful time for getaways. A time to get out and about to see how gorgeous the Midwest truly is. With the tapestry of colors that is the Midwest’s turning leaves, now is the perfect time…
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Am I Safe if My Airbag Warning Light Is On?
With roots dating as far back as 1951, the modern airbag system is one of the greatest innovations in automobile safety ever invented. Unfortunately, whenever your airbag warning light or supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) warning lamp is illuminated, this life-saving measure is most likely deactivated. This leaves you and your passengers in danger of being thrown into the…
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What You Need to Know to Maintain Your 4×4 Vehicle
Enjoying a four-wheel drive vehicle (4×4) can be a beautiful thing. Whether your vehicle is all-time all-wheel drive or allows you to select between two- and four-wheel drive as driving conditions dictate, the freedom that a 4×4 offers is, for some, one of life’s greatest pleasures. Camping, hunting, fishing, rock crawling, archaeology, or just general off-roading…
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Why is My Air Conditioning Not Blowing Cool Air?
On a hot day, the inside of your car can heat up to triple digit temperatures in just 20 minutes (because of a greenhouse effect). Before it gets to that point, you reach for your A/C controls, only to have it blow warm air in your face! With the warm summer months ahead, now’s a great time…