Deciphering the Letters CVT. If you’ve never heard of it, the series of letters might sound as foreign as UFO. You don’t need to worry, however. No, the aliens haven’t landed! CVT stands for Continuously Variable Transmission. It’s a modern system that’s found in more and more new vehicles. The concept is likely here to […]
Tired Tires Every driver knows that tires don’t last forever. Even so, most owners try to stretch their tire mileage because replacement is expensive. What’s more, many motorists aren’t sure what to look for regarding tire wear and damage. If you fit into this category, stop worrying. We’ll give you a few pointers on what […]
Telephone Game Car Care Advice Did you ever play the “telephone game” as a kid? That’s the one where the first person whispers a message to the next who relays it to the third and so on until all participants have been included. Nearly every time when the last player announces the message aloud, it’s […]
What Do You Like to Do? You’ve seen them and you probably even know a few. They’re people who hate their jobs and dread going to work every day. But, you probably also know somebody who’s passionate about what they do and find great satisfaction in helping others. Think about the difference in the quality […]
Addressing the Issue Many drivers think about purchasing new tires, changing the oil, or even getting a new paint job. Some, however, rarely think about getting a wheel alignment performed on their vehicles. If your car is out of proper alignment, you must address the issue as soon as possible. Otherwise, you’re setting yourself up […]
Meeting Expectations Did you know that more than a third of US states require some sort of vehicle safety inspections, and about 75 percent have emissions checks? Not surprisingly, Maryland has both. Our state mandates a passing emissions score every two years, and you’ll need a safety inspection to register your car. Without these, you […]
You Only Need It When You Need It Clearly, you need your vehicle’s parking brake. When you leave your auto unattended, it provides you with another measure of security that your car isn’t going to roll. Should you experience a brake failure emergency, slowly engaging the parking brake may be your only means for stopping […]
What Can a Speed Bump Do to Your Auto? Nobody wants to slam into a speed bump too fast, but sometimes they seem to sneak up on us. Even when we see them in time, perhaps your car sits low or the barrier rides high, causing more impact than intended. Whatever happened, perhaps you’re wondering […]
Nobody Likes the Light Nobody wants to see the check engine light come on. In the case of the check engine light (as opposed to some more specific indicators), various issues might be the cause. Therefore, perhaps you’re wondering how the source of the problem can be diagnosed. That’s a valid question, and we’re glad […]
The Purchase Mindset You’ve made up your mind. You’ve got to purchase a new set of tires to continue driving safely. That’s great, but your decision-making isn’t over yet. Did you know you have various choices when it comes to road rubber? That’s right. There’s more than one kind. For more information, assistance choosing the […]