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A man driving on a summer day. There are five major things to check when preparing your car for summer. From checking your car's tires to checking the air conditioning system, here's what you should do if you're getting ready for summer.

How To Prepare Your Car For Summer

By Warren Clarke
June 29, 2019

Wondering how to prepare your car for summer? The season’s warm weather can be hard on your ride, placing stress on everything from its air conditioner to its battery. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help your vehicle cruise through the heat without breaking a sweat. Read on to learn how to get your car ready for the dog days of summer. The tasks listed below are easy to tackle and can be completed in just a few minutes… Continue Reading How To Prepare Your Car For Summer

Condensation on a car window. Condensation on your car's windows isn't just annoying, it can also be dangerous. Here's how to deal with foggy car windows.

Auto Windows Fogging? Here’s How To Deal With It

By Warren Clarke
June 18, 2019

Do you have a problem with your auto windows fogging? Here’s how to fix it. Continue Reading Auto Windows Fogging? Here’s How To Deal With It

Spark plugs. Changing spark plugs is a part of completing preventive maintenance on a car. Here's how often spark plugs should be replaced.

How Often Should You Change Spark Plugs?

By Warren Clarke
June 5, 2019

Changing your car’s spark plugs is a necessary form of preventive maintenance. How often should you change spark plugs? Here’s the answer. Continue Reading How Often Should You Change Spark Plugs?

A car's spark plug. There are a lot of different spark plugs to choose from. How do you know which one your car uses? Here's a helpful guide to get the right spark plugs for your car.

Different Types Of Spark Plugs: Understanding The Differences

By Warren Clarke
May 20, 2019

What are the different types of spark plugs available? The choices include plugs made from copper, platinum, silver and iridium. Continue Reading Different Types Of Spark Plugs: Understanding The Differences

A driver behind the wheel of a car. Smelling gas in your car can be a sign of a major issue or a minor one. Here's how to know if you have a serious issue on your hands if you smell gas in your car.

Causes of Gasoline Smell in a Car: How to Identify and Address Them

By Warren Clarke
April 29, 2019

There are a handful of causes of gasoline smell in a car. Here are some things that could lead to a whiff of gas when you’re behind the wheel. Continue Reading Causes of Gasoline Smell in a Car: How to Identify and Address Them

Cars driving in the rain. Driving in the rain can be difficult. Use these seven tips to be able to get through inclement weather without breaking a sweat.

7 Essential Tips for Driving in the Rain

By Warren Clarke
April 4, 2019

Curious about what steps you should take when driving in wet weather? Tips for driving in the rain typically focus on safety, since this type of weather can create dangerously slick roads and poor visibility conditions. According to the Federal Highway Administration, rain is a factor in 10 percent of all vehicle crashes. Here are seven essential tips that can help you drive more safely on rainy days: Continue Reading 7 Essential Tips for Driving in the Rain

A car battery in an engine bay. What happens once your car's battery runs out of juice? A car battery gets recycled when it reaches the end of its lifespan. Here's how the process works.

How Are Car Batteries Recycled?

By Warren Clarke
March 11, 2019

If you’re a vehicle owner who knows the dangers associated with lead-based car batteries, you’ve probably asked the question, “How are car batteries recycled?” Recycling these batteries is essential. The average lead-acid car battery contains as much as 20 pounds of lead. If not properly disposed of, this metal can cause toxicity that can be harmful to both humans and the environment… Continue Reading How Are Car Batteries Recycled?

A car's windshield in the rain. Changing your car's windshield wipers every six to 12 months is a good maintenance schedule to follow and will help the components keep your windshield clean.

Should You Replace Windshield Wipers Regularly?

By Warren Clarke
March 1, 2019

Learn why it’s important to regularly replace windshield wipers. Continue Reading Should You Replace Windshield Wipers Regularly?

Essential Automotive Acronyms for Understanding Your Car’s Battery

By Warren Clarke
February 27, 2019

These automotive acronyms and abbreviations can help you understand how your car battery works. Continue Reading Essential Automotive Acronyms for Understanding Your Car’s Battery

6 Reasons to Recycle a Car Battery

By Warren Clarke
February 15, 2019

There are numerous reasons to recycle a car battery. If you think recycling your car’s battery is pointless, here are six reasons to change your mind. Continue Reading 6 Reasons to Recycle a Car Battery

How To Prepare Your Car For Summer

Auto Windows Fogging? Here’s How To Deal With It

How Often Should You Change Spark Plugs?

Different Types Of Spark Plugs: Understanding The Differences

Causes of Gasoline Smell in a Car: How to Identify and Address Them

7 Essential Tips for Driving in the Rain

How Are Car Batteries Recycled?

Should You Replace Windshield Wipers Regularly?

Essential Automotive Acronyms for Understanding Your Car’s Battery

6 Reasons to Recycle a Car Battery

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