Maintenance / Preventive Maintenance
5 Things You Should Do to Make Your Car Greener (No, We Don’t Mean Paint)
If you’ve been thinking about buying an electric vehicle, hybrid, or just a more fuel-efficient car, good for you! There are lots of ways that we can help to protect the planet and leave less of a carbon footprint. What can you do, however, if you can’t pull out a small fortune for one of…
Read More9 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 MoreBrakes, 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 MoreWant 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 MoreTop 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 MoreStrange 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 MoreThe Best Transmission Advice You Probably Aren’t Taking
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…
Read More10 Car Care Basics for Young Drivers
Car Care 101 for Teen, College and New Drivers This is Part 2 of 2. Read Part 1. So, your kid is finally on their way to college. Or you have a high school grad who managed to land a terrific after-school job. Whether they’re borrowing your car or have their own, there are some…
Read MoreWhy do I need a timing belt replacement?
Timing belts are one of those maintenance items that car owners don’t often think about but should. The timing belt is a critical part of your engine. If it fails, your car will stop running and, in some cases, incur major engine damage. To help you head off any unexpected or costly surprises, let’s cover…
Read MoreWhat you need to know about your “Low Tire Pressure” warning light
For those of us who dread long, cold and dreary Chicago winters, the mid-February thaw we had was a sunny and joyful reprieve. But sudden and extreme swings in the air temperature can also trigger a dashboard warning light that many of us might not recognize: A glowing orange or red “Low Tire Pressure” indicator.…
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