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How to Safely Drive Manual vs. Automatic Transmission Cars

Manual & Automatic Transmission Cars There are two types of transmissions that vehicles can be built with. These include either an automatic transmission or a manual transmission. There are several pros and cons to each that you want to consider before driving one or...

Maintaining Wipers & Lights in Winter

With the colder weather and daylight savings, many people are faced with driving home in the dark and often with snow, rain, mud, dirt, and wind. Decrease your likelihood of getting an accident due to low visibility by improving the visibility of your car. The two...

Is Your Car Heater Not Working?

Don't Get Stuck In The Cold This Winter It is close to wintertime, and seasonal car care for every season is crucial to braving the elements. In winter and you need to make sure your car heater is working properly to use during colder temperatures. Heaters are not a...

Prepare Your Car Battery for Cold Weather

Battery maintenance is an important part of regular vehicle maintenance. There are several parts to your vehicle including the car battery that are important to keep maintained, especially before the winter months. Maintain your car throughout the year and be prepared...

Normal vs. Excess Vehicle Wear & Tear

Don't Be Slowed Down by Old Tires Every vehicle will experience a certain level of what is called, “wear & tear” that happens over a period of time. It is important to be able to identify what normal wear is as opposed to excessive so that you can keep your car in a...

National Teen Driver Safety Week

National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 18-24, 2015 Now's a good time to get a refresher on positive driving habits... Driving safety is essential for teens since they are so new to it. Motor vehicle crashes are actually the leading cause of death for people ages...

Car Maintenance Each Season

Trust, Quality, and Value. All Year Long. It's not just about winter or even the summer you need to be concerned about. All year round you need to make sure that your car is in good working condition so it will run properly based on the weather. What does this...

The Efficient Volkswagen 300 MPG Vehicle

The 300 mpg XL1 car that Volkswagen released to customers in Germany in 2014 has not been released in the US for many reasons. There are several reasons going around as to why it has not been released in the States and even some rumors. Many of us have heard it’s...

How Often Should You Flush Your Transmission?

Fluid Flush? When Should I Get This Done? On the contrary to popular belief, a transmission flush is another essential service you will need to perform when the right time comes. Similar to an oil change, this much-needed maintenance is often neglected by many car...

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