The average battery life is 3-4 years. If you leave a battery in a car too long, it can harm the alternator. An alternator is designed to keep a battery charged, not to charge a dead battery. Slowly over a period of time, your alternator will have to run longer […] Read more »
Seasonal Checklist
Rough roads, extreme weather changes, salt, dirt and sand. Seasonal changes are tough on all of us, including your car! Now is the time to get it into peak working order. Here is a quick checklist: TIRES – Drastic temperature changes usually lead to your tires losing pressure. Under-inflated tires […] Read more »
Keep Your Tires in Check
Proper tires are critical for your safety and the safety of everyone on the road. If your tires have less than 4/32nds of tread remaining or if they are under-inflated, you will experience reduced traction in the wet Spring weather. Have your tires inspected and check tire pressure regularly. Winter […] Read more »
Synthetic Oil & Regular Maintenance
Tom changes his oil every 3,000 miles. He’s old school. He has cars for which the manufacturer recommends every 5,000 miles, but he still does it every 3,000 miles as preventative maintenance. It’s spend a little bit now or a LOT later when something goes wrong. If you prefer […] Read more »
Wiper Blades and Ice Don’t Mix
Scrape Your Windshield! This morning was probably one of those mornings when you came out to your car and the wipers were frozen to the glass. Wiper blades are meant to clear water, not ice, from your windshield. Ice on the glass acts like sandpaper under your wiper blades and […] Read more »
Winterization
Last winter, the weather was extremely unpredictable. We had 60 degree days followed by days that were below freezing, and that can take a toll on your vehicle. In addition to making sure your tires are properly inflated and wearing evenly, it is very important to make sure your car […] Read more »
Proper Battery Maintenance
Always have your battery checked before the weather turns cold. Cold weather will slow down the chemical reaction in your battery that creates the power you need to start your car. If your battery is 3 to 4 years old it is likely on it last leg. And should be […] Read more »