Some of the most common brake problems that drivers come across deal with a grinding or squealing sound. Whichever the sound may be, these noises indicate that there is a problem with your brakes and it should be dealt with as soon as possible. Knowing the difference between a grinding and squealing situation can possibly[Read more…]
The check engine light is one of the most dreaded things a car owner could worry about. It is a pretty vague symbol as there is a long list of possible reasons as to why it could pop up in the first place. If the check engine light has come on but it is steady[Read more…]
When you find yourself in a situation where your vehicle is overheating, the proper steps and procedure might be unclear for some. There are a lot of things you can do while you are out on the road to prevent your vehicle from overheating. If you are driving or stuck in traffic and you notice[Read more…]
When it comes to rating safety thresholds for vehicles, the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) measures how well a vehicle protects its passengers in a crash. However, in addition to this, cars must now also have effective headlights to get the highest rating as well. The power of your headlights may determine if you[Read more…]
When it comes to oil changes, some people will opt to doing it themselves or having a friend do it for them for several reasons. It may be that you’re trying to save money, looking to learn something new, or you simply don’t trust anyone else to do it. Whatever the case may be, having[Read more…]
After a long and and strange winter that couldn’t make up its mind when it came to weather, it might be time to replace your shocks and struts. Now that the spring weather is starting to come into the fold, we are left with sizeable potholes from snow plows and freezing/unfreezing of water, and damages[Read more…]
We’ve all been in a situation before where our car just won’t start, and it always seems to happen at the worst times. In most cases, it is usually your battery that’s dead and a simple jumpstart can get you back on the road again. However, in other more particular cases, it could actually be[Read more…]
Drivers today are trying to get the most bang for their buck, especially when it comes to gas mileage. Gas prices aren’t what they used to be and speeding can impact you when you’re at the pump. According to fueleconomy.gov, aggressive driving such as speeding, rapid acceleration and breaking, can waste gas. Such driving habits[Read more…]
When it comes to choosing antifreeze for your vehicle, most people who aren’t car enthusiasts don’t really know where to begin. For those who don’t know what antifreeze is for, it is a liquid that stops the water in your engine’s cooling system from freezing. If the water did indeed end up freezing, then it[Read more…]
Getting your vehicle to 200,000 miles is a goal that every vehicle owner should have. Vehicles are expensive, and getting the most out of them should be first and foremost. Consumer Reports has come out with a list of ten vehicles that are the most likely to get to 200,000 miles and beyond, that are[Read more…]