Car Care Information
This page is to present you with information that will help you maintain your daily driver. Like the old saying goes, “If you take care of your car, your car will take care of you”.

Avoid “Turkey” of a Thanksgiving with a 10-Minute Pre-Trip Vehicle Check
One way to avoid a turkey of a Thanksgiving road trip is to make sure the vehicle you will be driving is running well. A 10-minute pre-trip check is small ...read more
Taking the Scare Out of Driving This Halloween
Driving on Halloween can be frightening for motorists, especially when little “ghouls” and “goblins” – out after dark and full of excitement – forget road safety rules or wear costumes ...read more
October is Fall Car Care Month
Fall Car Care Month is a great reminder to make sure that your vehicle is ready for winter and up-to-date on all maintenance and repair items. Taking time out to check ...read more
It’s Hot! Know Your A/C System to Stay Cool
When your car’s air conditioning fails, it can be more than a nuisance—it can become a health and safety matter. Most of us first notice an air conditioning problem when ...read more
Dad’s “Automotive Type” Helps Decide Father’s Day Gift
There are two types of Fathers…those who work on their own vehicles and those who don’t. Whether your dad is a do-it-yourselfer (DIY) or a Do-It-For-Me type (DIFM), consider an ...read more
Is Your Vehicle Safe for Memorial Day Travel?
With the Memorial Day Holiday weekend upon us and the summer vacation season fast approaching; there is no better time to “Be Car Care Aware” about your vehicle. According to ...read more
An Automotive Gift for Mother’s Day? You Bet!
It’s time to be seriously thinking about Mother’s Day. A great place to look for useful ideas is her driver’s seat, especially if Mom spends a lot of time behind ...read more
April is National Car Care Month. Nationwide Inspections Show 80% Failure Rate
April is National Car Care Month. Vehicle inspection lanes, conducted throughout the United States by sponsoring organizations and businesses, are part of the automotive aftermarket industry’s ongoing public awareness campaign. Volunteers ...read more
4C’s of Winter Driving
Check: Lights – Headlights, taillights, turn signals, reverse lights and horn.Antifreeze/ Coolant – Check level and if it’s still good with simple test strips. Tire Wear – Not just if ...read more
Happily Ever After With Your Car
If you want to add more years to the relationship between you and your car, give it a little extra attention this Valentine’s Day in the form of an oil ...read more
8 Signs That Your Car Has Pothole Damage
A pothole can be your car’s worst enemy. These holes or pits on a road’s surface can seriously damage a vehicle’s ride control system. If you do drive over a pothole, ...read more
How to Shop For a Battery
If your car battery is dead or even weak, you’re not going anywhere. It is the leading cause of starting trouble, whether because of lights left on, a charging system ...read more
NASCAR After The Lap™
NASCAR® has announced that NASCAR After The Lap sponsored by Ford, Coca-Cola, and Sprint will return to Las Vegas for its sixth-consecutive year. Since its debut in 2009, NASCAR After ...read more