Correcting Hazy Headlights with Headlight Restoration
Driving after dark can be a relaxing experience, with just you and the road and the night sky. It can also be an anxiety-inducing experience if you can’t get enough light to accurately judge distances or detect obstacles in time. If your headlights don’t put out as much light as you’d like, it might be […]
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Are Winter Tires Necessary?
The transition to winter can be both tedious and exciting. It is important to cover all the bases to make sure you’re not caught off guard once the snow blankets the ground. In addition to other winterizing precautions, like bundling up in a coat and scarf, consider putting winter tires on your car. Doing so […]
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Is It Really So Important to Rotate Your Tires Regularly?
When the mechanic asks if you’d like to rotate your tires, what goes through your mind? “What does that even mean?” “Didn’t I just get that done?” “Absolutely, yes, thank you for doing that.” Sometimes the mechanic doesn’t ask, and the process is included on the receipt after an oil change. The truth is that […]
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What Happens if I Let My Oil Change Lapse?
Getting an oil change is one of those little chores that keeps coming back around. “Didn’t I just get that changed?” is a common question when the check engine light comes on. Because it’s a task that never seems done, how bad can it really be to put off for a few hundred miles more? […]
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How Does a Muffler Work?
Your muffler sits on the underside of your vehicle near one of the rear tires. It is the penultimate part of the exhaust system, right before the tailpipe. Its purpose is to dampen the sound of your engine in operation, and a muffler works to accomplish this by some pretty clever science. How Does a […]
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Everything Cruise Control
It’s road trip time! You’ve got the snacks handy, the playlist blasting, and Google maps pulled up. All that’s left to do is pull onto the freeway and set your cruise control. Whether it’s on the daily commute or a scenic drive of historic Route 66, cruise control is something we sometimes take for granted, […]
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