Archive for January, 2006
Winter Car Care Tips
As the weather turns colder, it is time to think about
your car for a second. A little preparation can go a long way to making your winter travels a lot safer. Here is a checklist to get you started.
1. Check the antifreeze. The freezing point can be checked with a simple tool available at any [...]
Brake Noises
It is common to hear some minor squeeking from your brakes, but do you know when it’s too much? Brake dust can build up and cause some squeeking. Keeping your wheels and brakes clean can help, but sometimes it’s unavoidable. Have your pads checked at all services (oil changes, tires, etc) and you should not [...]
Finding a repair shop
How to find a repair shop you can trust.
Sometimes it is not what you know but
who you know that makes all the difference in
the world. You do not have to be a mechanic if you
have a good repair shop that you can trust.
Let’s look at a few tips to finding a repair shop
you can [...]
The best way to wash your car…
I always use a quality car wash soap, and never use dish washing liquid. Dish washing liquid can remove wax and leave your car’s finish unprotected.
I always start at the top of the car and work my way down.
I prefer to use a wash mit, instead of a sponge, and make sure that I rinse [...]
Taking Care of your body in winter…
It’s that time of year again, and many of you out there are dealing with snow, sleet and ice on the roads. Take care of your car’s body with a few quick and easy tips…
1. Wash the salt and chemicals off of your car as much as possible. Road crews throw down salt and other [...]
