Maintenance

Staying warm remains a challenge this time of year--especially when you can see steam coming off your breath while you’re sitting...

You flew out to meet relatives for the holidays and feel pretty smart about not spending hours in freeway traffic. But your...

Oil and grime accumulated on summer roads leaches out of pavement during autumn rains. How can you help prevent slips and...

Remember your last sudden stop while driving? How quickly your vehicle stops depends on numerous factors including speed, weight...

You picked the kids up from football practice and they piled into the car--soaking cleats and all. Mud and stains embed themselves...

Just like a punctured tire, a chipped windshield can sometimes be repaired instead of replaced. It all depends on the type,...

A dead battery is one of the most inconvenient aspects of owning a vehicle. Fortunately, batteries rarely die without warning....

Whether it’s green, red, or brown, a fluid leak isn’t something to ignore. Learn how to determine where the drip might be...

Fuel systems perform better than ever these days. That said, even they might need some attention after 60,000, 80,000, or 100,000...

Not only are balanced tires more comfortable to drive on, they can also save you money in the long run. Read on to learn how...

Batteries are fickle things. Too much cold, too much heat and they can stop performing. Fear not--there are some simple ways of...

Pay heed to that piercing pitch you hear coming from your vehicle’s wheel well. It's often a warning of larger problems.

A yellow or red light in the dashboard is your vehicle’s way of saying, “We need to talk.” Sometimes the underlying issue...

Nothing cleans the roadways like a rain shower. It also extracts grime and puts a thin film of moisture between your car and the...

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If your ‘Check Engine’ light is on, the shop can plug in a scan tool and look for trouble codes to see where the problem is....

You're not paranoid, police patrols really do intensify this time of year. Authorities nationwide beef up their enforcement efforts...

We can go months without really looking at--much less thinking about--our tires. Such complacency means we’ll fail to notice...

Those summer day trips, vacations and weekend events take a toll on your vehicle, and maintenance issues may go unnoticed until...