It’s a new year and an opportunity to commit to making improvements in various aspects of your daily life.  This may include your vehicle ownership and operation. If you spend a lot of time in your vehicle, why not consider how you can improve the performance and value of your vehicle?  In this month’s blog, we look at how your vehicle’s performance and value degrade over time, and what you can do to enhance these important factors for your vehicle.  This will not only ensure the longevity of your vehicle but may help reduce costs that you pay for repairs this year. Continue reading “Vehicle Performance and Value” →

The vehicle’s electrical system, a sophisticated network of interconnected components, is vital for powering your vehicle and its various functionalities. This system is indispensable for operation, from igniting the engine to illuminating the headlights. In this month’s blog post, we explore the essential elements of this system and the typical problems you might encounter when there are failures in the electrical system. Continue reading “The Vehicle’s Electrical System” →

Your vehicle’s systems experience a significant amount of wear and tear during ongoing use – exposing them to heat, corrosion, dirt, friction, or motion.  To protect these systems and ensure a more comfortable operation of the vehicle, there are components designed to control these wear and tear conditions.  Your vehicle’s wheel bearings are one of these components.  Wheel bearings are part of your drivetrain’s wheel assembly and are designed to reduce friction from excessive motion and help your wheels spin smoothly.  In this month’s blog post, we examine the role that your vehicle’s wheel bearings play and what to expect when they are worn or damaged. Continue reading “Your Vehicle’s Wheel Bearings” →

Do you follow a regular vehicle fluid maintenance schedule?  If not, now might be a good time to put together a plan.  Your vehicle’s systems and engine components are supported by important fluids, such as motor oil, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid.  Without these vital fluids, your vehicle systems will become significantly damaged and/or fail.  In this month’s blog post, we review each of these critical vehicle fluids and the suggested timeframes for replacement. Continue reading “Vehicle Fluid Maintenance” →