Do You Know Which Fluid Flush Your Car Needs Most?
Regular maintenance on your vehicle is a necessity if you want to keep it running for years. A lot of people get their oil changed every 6 months or every 5000 miles which is a great habit to get into but a lot of people rarely do anything else. To keep your vehicle running smooth […]
Do You Have a Roadside Emergency Kit?
Accidents can happen at any time no matter how well you take care of you car. A nail in the road can give you a flat tire and leave you stranded in the middle of no where. Cell phones have minimized this issue but it is still important to always be prepared. You never know […]
How Do I Jump Start a Car?
We’ve all been there! Stuck in a parking lot with a dead battery. If you’re lucky enough to have never experienced this, congratulations, but eventually, you’ll need to learn how to do it! We’ll give you step by step instructions on how to do this safety. All you need is a set of jumper cables […]
Proposed Law for Harsher Penalties on Delayed Recalls
With all the news lately about factory recalls, Senator Claire McCaskill has introduced a bill that calls for much stiffer penalties for auto executives and automobile companies that delay recalls. In some cases, failure to immediately recall a defect that results in a death will garner a penalty of life in prison. The fine for […]
GM Recalls 3.4 Million Vehicles
General Motors recalled another 3.4 million vehicles on Monday for defective ignition switches. The recall affects models 2000 to 2014. Some of the models included are Chevrolet Impala, Cadillac Deville and DTS, and the Buick Lacrosse, Lucerne and Regal. To see if your car is on the list, go to the GM website here and enter your […]
How Dangerous Are Aging Tires?
The National Transportation Safety Board is doing an investigation on the correlation between a tire’s age and tread separation. According to ABC, the Rubber Manufacturers of America have spent some money on lobbyist in an effort to defeat legislation in Massachusetts that would require tire age to be a part of the regular vehicle inspection […]
Winter Windshield Abuse
It’s almost spring time in the South Shore! Today has been a warm 70 degrees and sunny and we’re loving it! While we can’t guarantee that there won’t be another snowfall (this is New England we’re talking about), chances are we’re in the clear. After a long winter, all the freezing and thawing and salt […]
April is National Car Care Month
To celebrate National Car Care Month, we are going to provide some basic maintenance tips to keep your car well maintained and avoid costly repairs down the road. Neglected vehicles are always the most costly when it comes to repairs so nip them in the butt before they are a pain in your butt! Auto […]
Is Your Battery Strong Enough for Winter Temperatures?
Cold weather can really hurt the lifespan of your battery because it has to work so much harder in freezing temperatures. A regular 12 volt battery maintains about 40% of its capacity at 0 degree F. Most engines won’t start when cranking voltage drops too far below 12 volts, and a battery loses some of its […]
Warning Signs Your Nose Can Recognize
Our sense of smell is not as refined as man’s best friend but we can still use it to detect problems with our cars! Everyone loves the “new car” smell but when that smell fades, are are some warning signs we can detect with our nose. These smells can be a warning sign for potential […]