When it comes to winter car care, many motorists think of antifreeze and batteries, but vehicles need extra attention in winter, especially when a bomb cyclone hits and temperatures drop. “Most people never heard of ‘bombogenesis” until heavy snow and dangerous cold recently hit many areas of the country, including several states that usually don’t Read More …
Following one of the worst hurricane seasons in years and record-setting rainfall in many areas of the country, flooding has taken its toll on vehicles. A huge number of vehicles have been declared total losses due to flood damage and are now in the salvage vehicle pool. Unfortunately, many will find their way onto auto Read More …
Purchasing a new car is a major financial investment. Keeping it clean is an easy and inexpensive way to protect its resale and trade-in value, says the non-profit Car Care Council. “Many motorists procrastinate when it comes to cleaning their vehicles,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “Whether you do it yourself or Read More …
The tires are the only thing between the vehicle and the road. When they are properly inflated and in good condition, the handling, stability and safety of the vehicle will be maximized. Conversely, when the tires are under inflated, worn out or damaged, all of the safety systems on the vehicle cannot overcome the loss Read More …
We wanted to share the latest 2016 J.D. Power U.S. Auto Insurance Study.
So, you’re driving happily down the road when you pass a sewage center or a dead skunk in the road. You hold your breath until it passes, except it never seems to pass. It turns out that what you first brushed off as a “passing smell” is in fact a perishable item you mistakenly left Read More …
With so many different sources telling you how to take care of the paint on your vehicle, it can be difficult to decipher which bits of advice you should actually listen to. Good thing you have us to help keep the myths separated from the reality! Myth: Avoid a silicone-based wax. If used, your car Read More …
