Tag Archives: Car Tips

Don’t Believe These Car Maintenance Myths

Proper maintenance can help reduce your overall costs of vehicle ownership and extend the lifespan of your automobile. However, certain maintenance recommendations are unnecessary and could even be dangerous for your car. Here are a few of the most common car maintenance myths: 1. You Must Change Your Car’s Oil Every 3,000 Miles Convenient recommendations … Continue reading Don’t Believe These Car Maintenance Myths

Do Gas Octane Levels Really Matter? Here’s the Inside Story

Many drivers still remember pulling up to the fuel pump and having to choose between leaded and unleaded gasoline. Vehicles built between the 1920s and 1970s ran on leaded fuel which helped protect a car’s soft valve seals. Unfortunately, what was good for a car was not healthy for the environment or driver. The leaded … Continue reading Do Gas Octane Levels Really Matter? Here’s the Inside Story

Brake Hot Spots: What They Are and How Regular Car Maintenance Can Prevent Them

When you need your vehicle to stop or slow down within seconds, it is essential that your brakes perform as intended. One common problem that can affect your brakes is the formation of hot spots. If these are not addressed, they could cause severe damage that requires extensive car maintenance. How to Prevent Hot Spots … Continue reading Brake Hot Spots: What They Are and How Regular Car Maintenance Can Prevent Them

3 Tools to Keep Your Teen Driver Safe in Their New Car

The moment when their teen hits the road is a stressful time for many parents. Distracted driving, speeding and inexperience all make the roads a dangerous place for teens. If you have concerns about your teen driver, consider investing in some driver safety tools for their new car. Driver Safety Tools for New Cars 1. … Continue reading 3 Tools to Keep Your Teen Driver Safe in Their New Car

Summer Car Tips: Crack the Car Windows or Close Them Tightly?

This might be one of the most common summer debates with friends, coworkers, and neighbors: does cracking the window of your car while it’s parked actually help keep the car cool? It seems like a simple premise, but most of us don’t cart around thermometers and such to do a scientific experiment and find a … Continue reading Summer Car Tips: Crack the Car Windows or Close Them Tightly?