Do I Really Need a Transmission Flush? Yes, and Here’s Why

If your coolant is this color, it's most likely time for a cooling system flush.

Does your car have an automatic transmission? When was the last time you changed the fluid? When was the last time you had the transmission flushed? Chances are that you are scratching your head trying to remember. Or, perhaps you are thinking, “That’s just some mechanics way to make money off you. Transmission fluid gets…

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Be Mindful Of These Things To Prevent Permanent Damage To Your Vehicle

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Fallen Leaves They may look harmless but make no mistake. Leaves can wreak havoc when left unattended. Most are easily wiped off before driving and the rest are blown away shortly after takeoff. However, leaves left behind can clog up air inlet. Negatively affecting the performance of your HVAC system. Lastly, leaves leave behind a…

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How Winterizing Your Car Now Could Save You from Scary, Pricey Mistakes

Scary car noises and what might be causing them

It’s October and while most people think of cooler days, pumpkins, and scary ghosts and goblins on Halloween, there is one thing that is truly scary and that is NOT winterizing your vehicle. Let’s face it, Chicagoans are accustomed to winter weather. We take it on like a champ, but your car isn’t quite as…

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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…

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Brakes, Belts, Bearings, Why Should I Worry?

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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…

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Want to Improve Your Car’s Performance? Invest in Maintenance

Ben from Hong Kong Auto Service shows customer what work needs to be done on her car

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…

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Top 8 Powerful Winter Car Care Mistakes

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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…

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Phone estimates rarely ring true

Remember the old Phone First ad campaign? Its spirited little jingle implored people not to waste time and gas visiting stores that were closed or out of a certain item, but to get on the horn instead. That logic works OK for checking on inventory or asking about operating hours, but not so great for…

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