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The Third Brake Light (Third Brake Light Service)
So you thought you only had two brake lights. Look again and you'll see one in the center at a higher level than the two on either side of the vehicle. They're sometimes in the inside of t...
Published on: Nov 02, 2025
Before You Buy a Used Vehicle (Car Inspection before Buying a Used Vehicle)
Before You Buy a Used Vehicle (Car Inspection before Buying a Used Vehicle)
Perhaps this sounds familiar. Your vehicle seems like it’s been around forever, and you’ve decided it’s ti...
Published on: Oct 27, 2025
When "Shady" is a Good Thing
Just like your skin can burn from too much sun, so can the paint on your vehicle. It can turn dull, oxidize and fade the more ultraviolet rays beat down on it. One solution is to park in a shady...
Published on: Oct 22, 2025
Out with the Old (Vehicle Parts that Wear Out)
Some drivers don't pay any attention to their vehicles until something breaks. Others take them into their service repair facility for maintenance even before a problem develops. Still, ev...
Published on: Oct 12, 2025
Got it Covered! (Timing Cover Maintenance)
You may have heard at one time or another about something called a timing belt or timing chain in your engine. And you may know that if they fail… well, let's just say that there can be s...
Published on: Sep 21, 2025
Chilly Warning (Diagnosing a Noise in Cold Vehicle)
When the weather gets colder, sometimes the noises your vehicle makes will change. For example, you may notice a whining sound when you get going in the morning. It may go away when the ve...
Published on: Aug 31, 2025
Muffler: Victim of Winter (Muffler Repair)
So you almost got through the winter until, one day, your muffler started sounding like a dragster, loud and obnoxious. It's not surprising. All that road salt and brine can cause rust to ...
Published on: Jul 13, 2025
The Neglected Windshield (Windshield Care)
You look at it every day, yet you don't really see it. We're talking about your vehicle's windshield, and if you're not seeing it at all, that's probably a good sign. The fact is that unle...
Published on: Jun 15, 2025