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Oct 18, 2018
2 min

Warning Signs for Your Car Battery

Your car’s battery is one of its vital components. That is to say, if your battery has problems, then your vehicle as a whole will have...

Aug 30, 2018
2 min

What Can You Learn From a Car’s Idle?

Whenever you stop your car and let it sit, your car is idling. As long as the engine is on and the vehicle is not in motion, then you’re...

Aug 22, 2018
2 min

What Are the Symptoms of a Bad Alignment?

A car with poor alignment may only seem like a minor irritation, but as time goes on it can become a big problem. In this post, we’ll...

Aug 15, 2018
2 min

Is Running Out of Gas Bad for Your Car?

Running out of gas is a real bummer whether you’re just learning to drive or you’ve been on the road for years. It can happen to anyone...

Aug 1, 2018
2 min

Why is My Car’s AC Fan Not Working?

A hot car is an absolute nightmare in the summer, especially with temperatures as hot as they’ve been. When your car’s AC breaks down,...

Jul 11, 2018
2 min

A New Way to Think About Auto Maintenance

If you own a car, you’ve likely received a letter in the mail or an e-mail in your inbox reminding you that it’s time to bring your...

Jul 3, 2018
2 min

6 Common Issues with Radiators

Your car’s radiator is designed to regulate the temperature of your car’s engine in order to keep it operating at its maximum potential....

Jun 25, 2018
2 min

Why is My Car’s AC Blowing Hot Air?

Staying cool is absolutely vital in the summer. And if your car’s AC system is blowing hot air, then it certainly isn’t helping you cool...

Jun 5, 2018
2 min

6 Common Stalled Car Culprits

Car troubles usually come up unexpectedly, leaving you stranded on the side of the road unable to get to where you’re going. A common...

Apr 10, 2018
2 min

7 Common Reasons Your Car Won’t Start

We’ve all been there. You go out to your car, ready to go, you turn the key and nothing happens. Or maybe your car sputters and then cuts...

Apr 5, 2018
2 min

Why are my Headlights Cloudy?

Over time many cars experience an issue with cloudy headlights which can be frustrating and in many cases even dangerous. But why does...

Mar 28, 2018
2 min

Why is my Car Shaking?

Most people drive their cars every day, so it’s easy to notice when something doesn’t feel right. If you feel your car shaking while...

Mar 22, 2018
2 min

What’s Leaking under my Car?

It’s normal to be concerned when you see a puddle or spot of liquid underneath your car. Figuring out what the liquid is and where it’s...

Mar 2, 2018
2 min

How Pollen Affects Your Vehicle

Spring is almost in the air here in Maryland, and with spring comes flowers, and with the flowers comes pollen. Pollen may take a toll on...

Sep 29, 2017
2 min

Does your Car’s Heat Work? Check it now.

Summer is winding down and before you know it, you’ll be saying goodbye to your car’s A/C setting and flipping on the heat! Now is the...

Aug 25, 2017
2 min

What Does a Timing Belt Do?

Were you recently told that your vehicle needs a new timing belt? A timing belt is one of the most expensive repairs you can experience...

Aug 14, 2017
3 min

How to Change a Flat Tire

Did your car recently get a flat tire? Well don’t fret, changing a flat tire is a lot easier than it may seem; but it’s important that...

Jun 22, 2017
2 min

Should I Use Synthetic Oil?

Wondering whether or not to use synthetic oil in your vehicle? Sadly, the answer isn’t a cut-and-dry yes or no. That said, synthetic is a...

Jun 16, 2017
2 min

I Hear a Noise When I Brake

If you hear a strange noise when you apply your brakes, it could be cause for concern. Not all noises are inherently bad, but some are...

Jun 1, 2017
2 min

How Do I Know I Need New Tires

Did you have a look at your tires today and wonder if they need to be changed out? Tires are one of the most important parts of your...

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