Category: Tech Tips
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Save Some Money and Hug a Tree
Starting in the early 1980’s, O2 sensors or Oxygen Sensors have been standard equipment on cars and light duty trucks. Since 1995-1996 the number of sensors per car has doubled to improve efficiency. They are a vital part to the emission and fuel systems, and as they wear they can affect your vehicles performance. …
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Put a Little Spark Back in Your Relationship
Man or woman, most of us have a love-hate relationship with our cars. They can throw us back in our seats making us hang on for dear life, they can haul our toys for a weekend of fun but they can also drain our wallets or leave us stranded in the middle of nowhere. Fortunately…
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April is Car Care Month
April is car care month, which reminds driver to give their vehicle a thorough checkup, before the summer driving season. “We encourage our customers to take care of their vehicles year-round and the onset of spring is a perfect time to inspect vehicles for wear and damage caused by winter driving,” said Alan Gamblin. Many…
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When The Stars Align
Just as a Chiropractor can align your spine to relieve a back ache, the suspension on your vehicle needs an alignment from time to time to prevent premature wear on tires as well as steering and suspension components. There are a handful of easy ways to determine whether our vehicle is in need of an…
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What’s the difference between AWD, 4WD, RWD, and FWD?
Vehicles act differently on snow and ice depending on whether they have front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. With winter in full swing, We’d like to provide you with a brief spin through the options. Remember, almost every new vehicle from Chevrolet and Buick includes an electronic traction control system that intervenes…
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“No Charge” Battery Tips
Most car battery manufacturers will tell you that on average a typical battery will last about 48 months (4yrs). Here are a few simple checks you can do to help prolong the life of your battery and diminish the chance of hearing that devastating “click” when you turn the key. -Have your battery terminals cleaned…