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When Should you Change your Oil?

May 10, 2013

There is a lot of confusion about how often you need to change the oil in your vehicle. Every 3,000 miles is a common benchmark that many people stand by. The truth is that the answer varies greatly based on several factors. Why do you Need to Change your Oil at All? Your engine requires […]

Top 4 Car Repairs you Shouldn’t Skip

May 1, 2013

It’s a fact of life that cars break down over time. But if you take good care of your vehicle and keep up with routine repairs and maintenance, you can extend the life of your vehicle. Most people don’t even think about vehicle maintenance until something goes wrong. Following repair procedures can also help avoid […]

What Causes my Car to Overheat?

Apr 23, 2013

Most of the dials on a person’s dashboard are easy to understand and interpret.  Everyone knows what makes your speedometer increase and your fuel gauge decrease, but what about your car’s temperature gauge?  What causes the dial to creep up towards the big “H”? There are three main reasons why a car might overheat.  They […]

5 Tips to Prep Your Car for a Long Road Trip

Apr 18, 2013

Cross country road trips can be a blast, but it can become a nightmare scenario if something happens to your car far from home.  You never know what type of terrain or weather you’ll encounter on your trip, so it’s best to be prepared of all sorts. Below, we’ve outlined some of the proper precautions […]