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What's a dealer-approved contractor? It's pretty simple. Your dealer directs you to specialists who know your car as well as they do. They'll keep it safe, beautiful, and do the job right. Want to clean your car inside and out? Your dealer knows a guy. What about pin stripes? Your dealer will make a call […]
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 headlights should be bright and colorless. If they’re hazy or yellow, then your lenses need replacing. Here’s what happened. Lenses are made from a polycarbonate material. It’s more durable than glass, but it oxidizes in sunlight and accumulates thousands of minute nicks from road debris. Over time, this makes your lights appear cloudy. Since […]


