How Do I Save On Gas?

Use Regular Gasoline Unless your vehicle requires premium gasoline, filling up your car with high-octane gas is a waste of money. The premium gas doesn’t boost your gas mileage or performance. If you’re not sure what grade works best for your vehicle, your owner’s manual will tell you. You can also ask your mechanic what
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Summer Weather Automotive Tips

Summer can be tough on cars, especially during high temperatures when heat can destroy batteries and stress the cooling system and tires. As a precaution, these vehicle components should be checked periodically during summer to help avoid breakdowns and car problems, according to the Car Care Council. Life of your Battery Excessive heat and overcharging
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How Do I Prepare For A Long Trip?

Have Your Regular Maintenance Done A week or so before you leave, have regular maintenance done, like oil and filter change, or routine maintenance. Specifically, ask the shop to check the air filter and change it if necessary. Changing the air filter is an inexpensive way to enhance fuel economy and performance. Also, have them
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Is My Car Safe To Drive?

This is a very important question. There are several things that could make a vehicle unsafe to drive as well as things that could damage it more if they were driven. The best thing to do if there is any question in your mind is: Call your auto repair shop Your mechanic will be able

Should I Repair My Car Or Buy A New One?

Something goes wrong with your car and you’re faced with a high repair bill. It would be nice to get a new car, but is that the smartest decision? Would you be better off fixing your current ride, or is it really time to buy a new one? The answers to these questions will vary,
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How Often Should I Change My Oil?

For maximum protection, most oil companies say to change the oil every 3,000 miles or three to six months regardless of what type of driving you do. A new engine with little or no wear can probably get by on 7,500-mile oil changes. But as an engine accumulates miles, it dumps more unburned fuel into
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Save Money On Repairs

Automotive technicians are often compared to doctors. This comparison undoubtedly makes some techs smile and others grimace. But in the end, the two professions have a lot in common. It may surprise consumers to find that by choosing these professionals wisely, they can get better care at a better price. When it comes to choosing
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Do I Have To Go To The Dealership For Repairs Or Scheduled Maintenance?

No. In fact, there are laws that require the factory to honor your warranty as long as you have proper documentation of the appropriate maintenance being done. Just have any legitimate mechanic do it, and hold onto your records and receipts. If you have a maintenance schedule book, have the mechanic sign it.
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Winter Weather Automotive Tips

When winter is upon us, there are some tips that can help you prepare for the changes in the weather that can surprise any of us. Taking some basic actions to be prepared will make it easier for you to be ready for whatever Mother Nature throws at us. When using your heating system, there