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With spring here, now is the time to begin looking after your tires. Spring temperatures at times can be comparable to summer. This means a greater risk of tire blowout. Here is some advice regarding spring tire inspection and how to keep wear to a minimum.1. Check the Tire PressureChecking the tire pressure is essential regardless of the tire brand. Winter has just passed, and the cold weather may have left the tire under-inflated. It’s important to correct this now that the weather is wa...

There’s no such thing as being over-prepared for winter driving. Road conditions can be unpredictable, and the weather can change quickly. Keeping up with regularly scheduled maintenance tasks is important all year long. But in winter, there are a few additional things to be mindful of. Here are some expert winter car caretips to ensure you’re comfortable behind the wheel every day.   Install Your Seasonal Tires   If you have all-season tires, check your tire pressure and alignment for optima...

A moving car makes many noises, most of which are reassuring; the engine rumbling, the tires humming, the turn signal clicking. However, every car owner has heard a weird sound coming from their car at least once while driving. These sounds vary; they could be nothing to worry about or hint to you that you may need a visit to a friendly auto mechanic to service your vehicle. Here we have compiled a list of three common sounds you may hear in your car, and what to do about them. Sound #1 The s...

It's still hot out there, and you would like nothing more than to go for a long drive in your air conditioned car. But then you get in and the car won't start, or your car sounds funny, or the air conditioning won't work. Summer can be bad news for your car. So what do you do when both you and your car are battling the summer heat? Follow these four summer car maintenance tips to have you both calm, cool, and collected. 1. Check your brakes Your brakes are one of the most important safety featu...

Cars are incredibly important to everybody's lives. Americans, on average, drive their vehicles over 10,000 miles every year. Unfortunately, despite their significance in our personal freedom and autonomy, most of us neglect our vehicle's tires and auto repairs. Vehicle neglect costs the economy more than $2 billion annually. In nearly one-fifth of inspected vehicles, at least one belt was reported as "unsatisfactory." Not only that, but 17% of the vehicles required at least one hose to be comp...