Routine Vehicle Maintenance – Why It’s Important
Routine vehicle maintenance is the key to extending the life of your car Routine vehicle maintenance is considered one of the most important things you can do for your vehicle. A vehicle that receives regular service will contribute less to pollution, will use less fuel, will run more efficiently, and will last longer in contrast […]
How to Increase the Resale Value of Your Vehicle up to 14%
Increase your car’s resale value by following this guide How Properly Maintaining Your Vehicle Affects Resale Spending money on vehicle repairs feels like a very unrewarding undertaking for most of us. Sure, you want your car to be in good working order and maintain a high resale value, but forking over hundreds or thousands of […]
Signs You May Need to Replace Your Alternator
How do you know your alternator needs replacement? It is not uncommon for an alternator to fail with little or no warning however there may be some signs that indicate that it might be on its way out. Signs your alternator might be failing In some cases, there can be some warning signs that indicate […]
Indications Your Car Requires Service
Not every car owner has their vehicle serviced as often as they should. It can be all too easy to forget how long it has been since your last oil change or your last tune-up. CarAdvise makes staying on top of your maintenance easy and stores all of your maintenance history at your fingertips. In […]
How to improve your fuel economy
A great trade-off for having routine car maintenance performed is having a vehicle that runs well and has good fuel economy. Here are a few simple tips that can help to reduce how much you spend at the pump: Keep those wheels going straight Wheel alignment is a common (and easily corrected) contributor to low […]
Simple Guide to Your Car’s Brake System
How does a brake system work? Typically, a brake system includes a few simple moving parts that (when working properly), quickly slow and stop your vehicle. When you step on the brake pedal, a vacuum booster (also known as the brake booster) is actuated. This multiplies the amount of force applied by your foot when […]
Brake Warning Light Guide
It is recommended to have your vehicle checked out immediately if your brake warning light is on. Here are a few reasons why that that light will come on. Brakes are considered the car’s most important safety feature. When a brake warning light appears, you should have it looked as immediately. Typically, the brake warning […]
Simple Guide to Automotive Glass Repair
What do I need to know about glass repair? You’re driving down the road and notice a little blemish on your windshield. Unfortunately, it’s not the remnants of an unfortunate insect, but instead, a small chip. It’s only the size of a pea, so it can be very easy to just forget about this and […]
Fuel Grade Guide
According to AAA, American’s collectively wasted $2.1 billion on unnecessary premium fuel purchases during 2015. Some people may look at that statistic and think, “How is it wasting money if you’re buying a product that’s better for your vehicle?” This is a valid question, as conventional thinking has always told us that premium fuel results […]
Summer Vehicle Prep
The summer heat can be taxing on your car, however by thoroughly checking out your vehicle beforehand, you can avoid some of the most common hot weather problems and have a smooth ride all summer long. Change your oil Changing your oil and oil filter will take a fair amount of stress off of your […]