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No Charge (Why Won’t My Battery Hold a Charge?)

When your vehicle’s battery is dead, it leaves you with that horrible, helpless feeling.  A dead battery means it won’t hold a charge, and there are several reasons it won’t. On...
Published on: Dec 21, 2025

Don’t Skip Out on These! (Vehicle Maintenance Items You Should Never Postpone)

Maybe that little sticker on your windshield is giving you the reminder that it’s time for your vehicle to have an oil change.  You’ve thought, “Aw, I can skip this one and save...
Published on: Dec 14, 2025

(Ball Joint Replacement)

Every day that goes by, our bodies get a little more wear and tear on them.  Our vehicles have the same issue.  The older we get and the farther we travel, certain parts start showing some w...
Published on: Dec 07, 2025

Stop! And See Us (Brake Pad Replacement)

If you’ve ever driven a bicycle with hand brakes, you’ll probably understand how the brake pads on your vehicle work.  Bicycle brakes use a system that squeezes the bike wheel’s...
Published on: Nov 30, 2025

Power Steering Pump Replacement

When you’re driving and you hear a squeal or groan when you turn, it may be a sign your power steering pump is on its last legs.  The same is true if you feel your steering is slipping or d...
Published on: Nov 23, 2025

Before You Buy a Used Vehicle (Car Inspection before Buying a Used Vehicle)

Before You Buy a Used Vehicle (Car Inspection before Buying a Used Vehicle) Perhaps this sounds familiar. Your vehicle seems like it’s been around forever, and you’ve decided it’s ti...
Published on: Nov 16, 2025

Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter: What’s the Difference?

You may have heard someone say they just got the air filter replaced in their vehicle.  But did you know your vehicle has two different major air filters and they both perform quite different&mda...
Published on: Nov 09, 2025

10 Things That Are Lowering Your Fuel Economy

Regardless of whatever current gas prices may be, if you could use less gas, wouldn’t you? Well, here are 10 things that are robbing you of better fuel economy that you can change for the better...
Published on: Nov 02, 2025
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