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Is February the Perfect Time for a Tire Check or Replacement?

If you’re wondering when to get new tires, you’re not alone. Tires are essential for vehicle safety, fuel efficiency, and performance, yet many drivers delay tire replacement until a problem arises. Regular tire checks can prevent accidents and costly repairs.

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  • Car Tune Up: Warning Signs & Complete Checklist

    8/23/2019

    Car Tune Up: Warning Signs & Complete Checklist

    A car tune up can certainly be an ambiguous request or service, as it can mean different things for different people. Some car owners refer to an auto tune up as merely a regular check-up, to make sure that their car is in good shape and everything is working correctly. Others may refer to an […]

  • How To Wash A Car

    8/22/2019

    How To Wash A Car

    Most careful and cautious car owners are well-aware of regular maintenance and tune-ups for their vehicle, whether it’s a car, truck, SUV or any automobile. However, washing and cleaning cars is often overlooked and considered just a cosmetic or vanity exercise. But that’s not the case, and properly and effectively and correctly washing your […]

  • What is a CVT Transmission? How It Works – Pros and Cons

    8/19/2019

    What is a CVT Transmission? How It Works – Pros and Cons

    If you’re shopping for a new vehicle, you may come across the term CVT Transmission. What does this term mean? And more pointedly, is it something you should buy – or something you should avoid? What is CVT? CVT stands for continuously variable transmission, which is different from a conventional automatic transmission. The […]

  • Can You Use Dish Soap to Wash Your Car?

    7/5/2019

    Can You Use Dish Soap to Wash Your Car?

    We’ve all wondered. There’s no shame in asking the common question: Can you wash your car with dish soap? There are many opinions on this one, but the most accurate answer is no. Let’s take a deeper look at why. Is Dish Soap Safe to Wash a Car? If you think about […]

  • Common Signs and Causes of Oil Leaks in Cars | Meineke

    5/14/2019

    Common Signs and Causes of Oil Leaks in Cars | Meineke

    It is often said that changing the oil is the single most important thing you can do to take care of your car. Nevertheless, it is something that many automobile owners delay—and the results of procrastination can be dire. The purpose of oil is to cut down on friction within your engine. When […]

  • Understanding Front-End Alignment vs. Wheel Alignment

    5/14/2019

    Understanding Front-End Alignment vs. Wheel Alignment

    Have you ever noticed your vehicle slightly pulling to the left or the right? If so, this is likely due to poor wheel alignment. This issue is a simple fix, yet crucial to your safety. Getting a wheel alignment also ensures a smoother ride and prolongs your tires’ lifespan. But how do […]

  • 6 Signs of a Bad Wheel Bearing

    5/14/2019

    6 Signs of a Bad Wheel Bearing

    You already know your car cannot function safely without sturdy and properly fit wheels. A wheel is complex, and several components must be integrated for it to function safely—including the bearings. If you’re driving on the highway and a wheel breaks off, it’s because a wheel bearing failed. What are the signs of […]

  • How Does an Automatic Transmission Work

    12/8/2018

    How Does an Automatic Transmission Work

    Automatic and manual transmissions do basically the same thing—but if you’ve driven them both then you know they work in very different ways. Essentially, an automatic simplifies the driving experience considerably. Unlike driving a manual, there is no clutch pedal to contend with. Even more significantly, there is no gear shift for drivers to […]

  • How to Clean a Car Battery

    11/22/2018

    How to Clean a Car Battery

    If you have an old battery or a mechanical failing, that’s probably going to require intervention from an automotive specialist. But if the problem is simply that the terminals on your battery need to be cleaned, that’s something you can do yourself. Here’s what you need to do to make sure your battery […]