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Does your car look safer than the one you had ten years ago? It is. Today's vehicles contain decades of safety engineering. Every nut, bolt and spark plug is designed to perform the same way every time, and minimize impact on you in the unlikely event of an accident. That's why even the mildest fender […]
You keep up with your scheduled maintenance. Your oil is changed on time, your tires are inflated, and your transmission hums beautifully. But your job isn’t done when you leave the dealer. “Walk through” your car once a month to check things your mechanic might miss. Pay special attention to the glove box and the […]
Fancy yourself a mechanic? Do you have a big shelf in the garage at home, full of motor oil, wiper fluid, cleansers–everything your car might need in a pinch? Great! But remember to read the label. Car fluids have a 'sell by' date, after which they deteriorate rapidly. Their effectiveness isn't just compromised; old fluids […]
The holidays are here, and we're all trying to save money. It's tempting to put that oil change off 'til your next paycheck, and that rattle in your engine … can't it wait for the new year? Maybe not. Problems can worsen without warning, and a little timely prevention can save you from a costly […]
Your brake lights still perform the same job they did 100 years ago: telling other drivers when you're slowing or stopping. But with cars going faster than ever, brake lights need to be as sensitive as possible. Even slamming your trunk can loosen brake light connections, so have your dealer confirm they're as tight as […]
Accidents happen. But we're not talking about fender-benders this time; we mean the kind where you stop short and your coffee cup goes flying to the floor. There's no shortage of cleaning products, so ask your dealer what's appropriate for your car. Using dealer-approved products will make the job easier, faster, and make sure the […]
An automatic transmission is your car’s beating heart. Standard on most new cars, it allows gears to speed up without you making adjustments. Day after day it carries you from zero to 60 and back again—all you have to do is hit the pedals. There’s only one thing it can’t do for itself: maintenance. Every […]
Hit the brakes. Hear anything? You shouldn’t. Braking noise indicates a problem. Screeching, grinding or pulsating noises can indicate worn brake pads or damaged components. Noise doesn’t always occur when braking, either; a persistent squealing while driving down the road is a warning from your worn brake pads. Visit your service mechanic immediately to keep […]
What’s that in the gas station window? A hot dog? A special on Cokes? You can’t help yourself. It’s a long ride ahead, so you grab a few and hit the road. Enjoy them, but make sure wrappers and bottles are disposed of properly. Environmental concerns aside, trash can migrate under your feet and interfere […]
Your windshield is a marvel of strength. Whether you know it or not, stones and debris hit it every time you drive—and usually nothing happens. But you can’t get lucky every day, and occasionally a stone will make a star-like crack in the glass. It might not look like much, but it’s a serious problem. […]
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