Category: Auto Service

You wouldn’t stand inside your front hallway on a frigid day, bundled head-to-toe while running in place for 10 minutes, trying to build up warmth before heading out into the cold. So why do it with your car? While it’s true that Grandpa’s 1959 Rambler would require a lengthy warm-up before leaving the garage, today’s… Read more

Despite our unseasonably warm temps so far, Chicago winters typically mean epidemic levels of snow, sleet and ice. Are your brakes up to the task once this warm-weather streak gives way to reality? More specifically, can you say your anti-lock brakes are up to snuff, and are you comfortable using them properly? It’s a good… Read more

If you discovered a simple tool that could save life, limb and money, would you learn how to use it? Meet the tire pressure gauge. This little device—designed to help maintain proper tire inflation—can drastically improve gas mileage, increase tire lifespan, and keep you and loved ones safer on streets and highways. In fact, properly… Read more

If you’ve watched the news lately, the weathermen already have begun uttering the “s” word. That’s that nasty four-letter word that Chicagoans have a love-hate relationship. The word “snow” conjures up more dread than the Bears losing to the Green Bay Packers or a month without a mouth-watering pizza from your favorite pizzeria. Okay, maybe… Read more

“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” —Author Unknown First impressions make lasting impressions. Whether selling your vehicle to a private owner or trading it in to the dealer, the vehicle’s outward appearance can make or break the sale and can mean the difference between a good price and a great… Read more

“Over the river and through the woods, to Grandmother’s house we go. The horse knows the way …” Cue sound of screeching tires. Enough already! Do you really think endless renditions of this seasonal chestnut are going to keep today’s kids occupied on a lengthy holiday car journey to visit the relatives? All righty then.… Read more

Fighting to see the road at night? Maybe it’s not a new eyeglass prescription you need. The right Rx might be a headlight restoration. If it seems every other vehicle out there is blasting the pavement with loads of lumens, you’re a candidate for this rejuvenating procedure. Or, simply take a look at your headlights… Read more

From today’s eco-friendly, efficiency-minded and fanatically frugal vantage point, the dawn of the modern-day car chase scene (circa late 1960s to early 1970s) looks like a decadent wonderland. Preserved on film, these sequences surely must be the stuff from which only dreams are made: gas at around 35 cents a gallon; high lead and low… Read more

Don’t be spooked if you have scary sounds lurking under your hood. Hong Kong Auto Service is here to to drive away the groaning, grinding, clunking and high-pitched screeches that may be haunting you. Instead of tricking yourself into wishing these ghastly noises away, treat yourself to a visit to your trusted advisers at Hong… Read more

With colorful leaves falling outside, nature is calling. This means a road trip to see the season’s best colors is in order for many who look forward to annual trips to apple orchards, lake houses, pumpkin farms and hikes in the woods. Whether taking a quick jaunt across the state line or trekking a couple… Read more

Leasing a vehicle can be a great decision if you receive an attractive deal—one where you put little money down and receive low monthly payments. When it’s time to return your vehicle, what was once a great deal can sour quickly if you violate the lease company’s excessive wear and tear policy. While we all… Read more