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Flowers emerging in front of a truck. When flowers start to sprout, it's a good time to complete a springtime tune-up on your car.

Your Springtime Vehicle Tune-Up Checklist

By Blair Lampe
April 2, 2019

Congratulations, you made it through winter! As the weather starts to warm up, you’ll probably want to get out more and enjoy it. But before you do, make sure your vehicle is up to the task. A good spring vehicle tune-up is an important part of any maintenance schedule… Continue Reading Your Springtime Vehicle Tune-Up Checklist

Unmounted tires. Getting your car's tires balanced and aligned are key parts of vehicle ownership and can go a long way in keeping you safe and comfortable on the road.

Wheel Alignment and Balancing: Shake, Rattle and Roll

By Blair Lampe
March 20, 2019

Wheel alignment and balance are important to maintaining a smooth, safe ride. Learn more about how balancing works and why your tires need it. Continue Reading Wheel Alignment and Balancing: Shake, Rattle and Roll

A car's exhaust system. A catalytic converter plays a major role in a car's exhaust system and when it goes bad, it can wreak havoc on your car's performance. Here's how to diagnose a bad catalytic converter.

Bad Catalytic Converter? Here’s How to Know For Sure

By Blair Lampe
March 8, 2019

A bad catalytic converter will fail to transform dangerous exhaust gasses and feed back pressure into the exhaust system. Here’s how to diagnose it. Continue Reading Bad Catalytic Converter? Here’s How to Know For Sure

An electric vehicle only parking sign. Look out for these four signs if you think your hybrid car's battery pack is starting to fail.

Hybrid Battery Tips: 4 Signs of a Failing Battery

By Blair Lampe
March 4, 2019

Hybrids rely on batteries and combustion engines to work. Here are some hybrid battery tips that will help you find any issues with your hybrid car. Continue Reading Hybrid Battery Tips: 4 Signs of a Failing Battery

Tire tread on a tire. Looking at how your tires are wearing out reveals a lot about your driving style.

Tire Tread: What Do Your Tires Tell You About Your Driving Style?

By Blair Lampe
February 25, 2019

You need tires to get where you’re going! Check your tire tread to get an idea of your driving style to see how you can extend the life of your wheels. Continue Reading Tire Tread: What Do Your Tires Tell You About Your Driving Style?

A car's starter. Starters rarely fail, but when they do, it's hard to ignore. Diagnosing a troublesome starter can be tough, but this helpful guide could give you a starting point.

Why Do Good Starters Go Bad?

By Blair Lampe
February 21, 2019

Starters are an integral part of the starting system, so why do good starters go bad? Here’s an explanation on what could go wrong in your starter. Continue Reading Why Do Good Starters Go Bad?

A service engine light on a car. When a check engine light illuminates on your dash, don't ignore it. Here are five other things you should keep an eye on.

Car Talk: 5 Car Alerts You Should Pay Attention To

By Blair Lampe
February 5, 2019

Cars speak their own language. Here are five car alerts you should look out for to know when your car has a problem. Continue Reading Car Talk: 5 Car Alerts You Should Pay Attention To

Clean, tan seats in the rear of a car's cabin.

The Best Car Interior Cleaning Tips

By Blair Lampe
February 3, 2019

A few car interior cleaning tips make a difference for the time you spend in the car, while also greatly affecting resale value. Learn the best ones. Continue Reading The Best Car Interior Cleaning Tips

Hybrids are similar to other vehicles and can be jumped using a regular set of cables. Before you do so, here are a few things to keep in mind.

How to Jump-Start a Hybrid Car

By Blair Lampe
January 16, 2019

Hybrid cars may have extra battery power, but they still break down from time to time. Learn how to jump-start a hybrid car safely. Continue Reading How to Jump-Start a Hybrid Car

How to Organize Your Tools Like a Pro

By Blair Lampe
January 12, 2019

Professional work yields professional results. Here’s how to organize your tools like a pro. Continue Reading How to Organize Your Tools Like a Pro

Your Springtime Vehicle Tune-Up Checklist

Wheel Alignment and Balancing: Shake, Rattle and Roll

Bad Catalytic Converter? Here’s How to Know For Sure

Hybrid Battery Tips: 4 Signs of a Failing Battery

Tire Tread: What Do Your Tires Tell You About Your Driving Style?

Why Do Good Starters Go Bad?

Car Talk: 5 Car Alerts You Should Pay Attention To

The Best Car Interior Cleaning Tips

How to Jump-Start a Hybrid Car

How to Organize Your Tools Like a Pro

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