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11/9/2023
A Driver’s Guide to Dealing With a Sputtering Engine
Have you ever been cruising down the road and suddenly felt an unusual hiccup in your car, making you wonder, “What on earth is that?” That’s likely engine sputtering! In lay terms, engine sputtering is when your car seems to momentarily lose its groove, coughing and stuttering its way forward. It’s an […]
8/16/2023
9 Reasons Your Car AC Is Not Working Properly
When temperatures start to rise, few things are more frustrating than getting into a car without a functional air conditioner. If you find yourself in this situation, be aware that your car’s AC may not work as it should for several reasons. By identifying the underlying causes of a malfunctioning system, you can discover […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
7/26/2018
The Benefits of a Custom Car Exhaust System
Even when a vehicle is well-made by the manufacturer, there may still be room for some improvements. This is especially true when it comes to horsepower and torque. Your vehicle’s manufacturer may have done a great job creating a safe and functional vehicle, but that doesn’t necessarily mean full optimization of the exhaust system. […]
5/19/2018
Does Premium Gas Last Longer?
Buying gasoline can often feel like one of life’s unspoken adulting conundrums. We all have to do it, but we wonder if everyone else at the pump has a better idea about all those numbers and labels than we do. That’s no surprise. There’s a lot of conflicting information out there about […]
3/23/2018
4 Reasons Your Car Battery Won’t Hold a Charge
Why Won’t My Car Battery Hold a Charge? Knowing how to jump start a car battery is a good skill to have—but what happens when it’s not enough? Most of the time when your car won’t start, you assume it’s because of a battery problem. Sou pull out the jumper cables, jump start […]
12/29/2017
How Often Should You Wash Your Car?
There are a couple of ways to keep your car clean—either paying for an automated car wash service or simply grabbing a bucket and sponge and tackling it yourself. However you do it, car washing is important—and not just for the obvious aesthetic reasons. Why Having a Clean Car Matters Your vehicle […]