Am I Safe if My Airbag Warning Light Is On?

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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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Why is My Air Conditioning Not Blowing Cool Air?

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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…

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How to Know When You’re Getting a Good Deal on Your Auto Repair

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Getting a fair price for your auto repair is on every car owner’s agenda. But how can you know when you’re getting a fair deal and when you’re getting ripped off? Fortunately, there are some solid principles for helping you to know a fair price from a padded one before agreeing to the repair. Here…

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Do I really need to change my transmission fluid?

Question: My SUV has about 75,000 miles on it, and when I took it to the dealer for a recall recently, they said I need to change the transmission fluid. Is that really a service I need? If so, why? Answer: Yes, servicing the transmission is a legitimate maintenance service, one that could save you $3,000…

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Top picks: Your favorite car repair articles from last year

Throughout the year, we like to bring you articles about how to save time, money and headaches by taking care of your car. We want to give you the information you need to make the right auto repair decisions for you. And every January, we like to do a roundup of our clients favorite articles—in…

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3 benefits of a used car inspection

Congratulations, you’re ready to purchase your next set of pre-owned wheels. Before you cough up the cash, we highly recommend a used vehicle inspection to save you time, money and frustration down the road. Here are three benefits of a used vehicle inspection: 1. A pre-purchase inspection gives you extra assurance. Schedule a pre-purchase inspection…

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