Category Archives: Car Tips

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?

Some Dog-Friendly Vehicle Amenities Are Worth Howling About

It’s been said that “a house is not a home without a dog.” Many dog owners extend this sentiment to their cars, taking their pets along for treks across town. If your dog is your frequent vehicle companion, you know how important his comfort and your convenience are. These dog-friendly amenities are worth seeking out … Continue reading Some Dog-Friendly Vehicle Amenities Are Worth Howling About

What Is the Life Expectancy of Your Car’s Engine?

“How long will it last?” When it comes to buying a used car, it’s probably the most frequently asked question. The easy answer is: It depends. In the past, it was expected that a car engine would last at least 100,000 miles. But thanks to advances in the automotive industry, it’s not uncommon to see vehicles rolling down … Continue reading What Is the Life Expectancy of Your Car’s Engine?

What to Look for when Buying a Used Car in Las Vegas

Not all cars are created equal, and not all owners treat their vehicles with an equal amount of care. That’s why it’s important to know what to look for when you’re buying a used car. If you’re in the market for a used car in Las Vegas, take a look at these five things: Reliability Some … Continue reading What to Look for when Buying a Used Car in Las Vegas

Decoding your vehicle’s VIN number

The VIN is a mystery to most. It’s comprised of 17 numbers and letters, typically tucked away in an inconspicuous area under your windshield and seldom given much of a thought by the average motorist. Even though every vehicle manufactured since 1981 has a vehicle identification number (VIN), most people have no how to find it, much less … Continue reading Decoding your vehicle’s VIN number

What Constitutes a New Car in Las Vegas?

Your dream car was advertised as “new, new, new,” so of course your heart is yelling “no, no, no” as your eyes settle on the odometer. It reads 4,653 miles. Before you unbuckle the seat beat and unleash a diatribe into the ear of the nearest sales person, be sure you understand what a new … Continue reading What Constitutes a New Car in Las Vegas?

Why You Should Schedule an Oil Change in Las Vegas as Soon as the Warning Light Signals

Oil is the lifeblood of your vehicle. If your oil is dirty, your car, truck or SUV won’t run as well as it should. If you have too little oil in the engine, it just might overheat. Run your oil dry and your engine just might die.  Hence, the importance of the oil change. If … Continue reading Why You Should Schedule an Oil Change in Las Vegas as Soon as the Warning Light Signals

3 Things to Consider when Comparing a Gas and Diesel Truck for Sale

When it comes to buying a new or used vehicle, you’ve got options. Car, truck or SUV? All-wheel drive or front-wheel drive? Sedan or coup? Black, blue, silver or some other wonderful color? And that’s before you even take a look under the hood. If you’re in the market for a truck, you might be … Continue reading 3 Things to Consider when Comparing a Gas and Diesel Truck for Sale