Information (FAQ’s)
We are traveling in our car for the holidays. What should we do before we leave?
Holiday traveling is something many of us look forward to. Unfortunately too many people forget about their car until the last minute. Ugh! Glad you are thinking ahead and preparing your car for the holiday travel; whether it be for … Continue reading →
Mechanic or Technician: Is There Any Difference?
Most people use the term mechanic interchangeably with the term technician as their job duties are similar. The question is: Are there any real differences between what a mechanic and technician do? Technically, a technician has had training at a … Continue reading →
Trivia Tuesday– Fuel Filler Arrow
What two cars were the first to display the fuel filler arrow? (You know the little arrow on the dash that indicates which side the gas tank is on) Answer: The two cars to first … Continue reading →
How Often Should I Visually Inspect My Vehicle?
We recommend to inspect your vehicle once a month. This will help keep tabs on any issues that you can see. It’s a good idea to take some notes on what you see. Write down your mileage as well. Is … Continue reading →
October is Car Car Awareness Month
October is Car Care Awareness Month! Yes, I said OCTOBER. The National Car Care Council sets the months of April and October as months to be extra Car Care Aware. With the cooler weather we have been having it’s not … Continue reading →
Back-To-School Checklist
Our friends at the Car Care Council have listed some important Back-To-School maintenance items on their checklist. We would like to add one more…. have your vehicle aligned. Did you know that 92% of vehicles on the road today need … Continue reading →
Basic Car Parts Quiz
Here is the auto repair quiz for this week. Would you believe I scored an A+? Creating posts each week has definitely helped me learn some basic information about cars. Take the quiz and let us know how you did. … Continue reading →
What’s the best way to wax my car?
Waxing your car is a great way to bring out the natural shine. Here are a few car waxing tips to get the best shine: Make sure you car is as clean and dry as possible. Be sure you are … Continue reading →
A Special Type of Tool–Tuesday Trivia
I’m going to assume that you know this is an older wrench…..The two questions are: what year was it produced and what was it used for? Answer: This is a Hubcap Wrench produced … Continue reading →
What is ASE certification and why is it important?
ASE, stands for Automotive Service Excellence. In 1972 the Institute for Automotive Service Excellence started working to improve the quality of repairs done on vehicles by testing and certifying automotive professionals. Typically auto mechanics take these tests, but anyone in the … Continue reading →