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Most people don’t think about their battery until it fails. They turn the key over and hear that dreaded “click” and then nothing happens. Or the sad sound of the engine trying to start and getting weaker. Batteries don't seem to last as long as they used to. This is...

Brakes provide an important function for your vehicle. They need to be maintained to perform their best. The brake caliper, brake pads, and brake rotor are the primary parts of your car disc brake systems. The brake pads and rotors wear out over regular use, but brake...

The air you breathe inside your car Check out this video that explains everything you need to know about your air system and cabin air filter in your car. Should You Change Your Cabin Air Filter? Air quality is important. Your cabin air filter or dust filter cleans...

How engine air filters work Why should you change your car air filter on a regular basis? Other than electric cars, most modern automobile engines run by internal combustion and requires air to operate. Without air, fuels cannot burn to provide the explosive force...

The cooling system of your vehicle helps keep your engine at peak operating temperature. In hot conditions, it cools the engine. Then, when the thermometer plunges to extreme cold temperatures it prevents the cooling system from freezing. As well, it helps cool...

 What does your differential do for you? Power is delivered from your vehicle’s engine, through the transmission, and on to the differential to turn the wheels. A differential allows the wheels to rotate at different speeds. This is important when you are turning a...

Engine Belt and Hose Service When everything is running properly, you never think about your vehicle’s belts and hoses. When they break though, it becomes a big problem very quickly. Engine Hoses Engine hoses are designed to carry liquids. If a radiator hose develops...

Your vehicle’s exhaust and muffler system is a series of pipes that removes the harmful gases produced in your engine. However, it is responsible for a lot more! Regardless of small a leak may be, you should consider an exhaust and muffler repair to protect your...

Why get an Oil Change? The most basic, cost-effective way to protect your car engine is to change your oil and oil filter on a regular basis. Oil helps to keep the engine in motion by reducing friction, lubricating, and decreasing wear. Engine oil also creates a seal...

Spark plugs produce an electrical spark that ignites the mixture of fuel and air in your engine’s combustion chambers, creating an “explosion”,  forcing the pistons to move up and down. This “explosion” creates the turning force needed to propel the vehicle forward...

Shock absorbers limit the amount of suspension movement by dampening spring oscillations. Struts reinforce the active components of the suspension to the same end. Shocks and Struts keep you from hitting your head on the ceiling of the vehicle every time you hit a...

Is Tire Rotation a Good Idea? Yes and No. A better question to ask our technicians would be, “Is a tire rotation a good idea for my vehicle?” What is involved in the process of rotating a vehicle’s tires? Simply put it is moving tires to a new location, right to left,...

There is a lot that goes into the design of tires. Here is a great video that explains what goes into making tires. When it comes to purchasing tires, a few important factors will help you decide which is best for you and your vehicle needs. Your driving habits and...

Your vehicle’s transmission job is to transfer power from your engine to your wheels. By keeping up on transmission service you can prevent serious mechanical problems. Here are 3 benefits to servicing your transmission. Prevent Expensive Transmission Problems One of...

Without a proper wheel alignment, your tires can wear faster, costing you more over the life of your vehicle. Check out this video that helps explains why wheel alignments are important. Your fuel consumption may also increase because the tires are not rolling as...

Windshield wipers are easily the most forgotten moving part on your vehicle... until you need them. Unfortunately many drivers, for whatever reason, try to get longer life from their windshield wiper blades. Driving in the rain, snow, or slushy weather can be...