Driving around during the hot summer months can be exhausting. The sizzle of skin on hot seats, the sunburn on only one side of your body, and the air conditioning that never seems to keep up with the heat outside. And just when you think you’ve gotten past the worst of it, you notice the […]
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Choosing the correct oil for your car can be confusing. The overwhelming number of engine oil options available is mind-boggling. There are different brands, types, grades, and formulas. How is a person supposed to choose? Lucky for you, this blog should help. I’ll explain the differences between conventional engine oil and full-synthetic, plus point you […]
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Vehicle fuel leaks are more common than you may think. In 2022, Ford recalled over 600,000 vehicles, and Hyundai recalled its 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata models equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines due to fuel leaks and possible fire hazards. Leaking gas from a bad gas cap or poor routine maintenance can result in a gasoline […]
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This blog series reviews how service centers and auto technicians view the Auto Inspection Triangle concept. An Auto Inspection Triangle focuses on three aspects of your vehicle that work together. The legs of the Auto Inspection Triangle are called Stability, Steering, and Stopping. The final blog of this series (part 4) discusses how your vehicle’s […]
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This blog series delves into why many auto shops and technicians believe in the Auto Inspection Triangle concept. An Auto Inspection Triangle focuses on three aspects of your vehicle that work together: Stability, Steering, and Stopping. In part 3, Auto Steering, we will discuss how your vehicle’s Power Steering, Steering System, and Suspension System contribute […]
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This blog series will explore why many mechanics and auto shops believe in the Auto Inspection Triangle concept. An Auto Inspection Triangle focuses on three areas of your vehicle that work together equally. The legs of the Auto Inspection Triangle are called Stability, Steering, and Stopping. In part 2 of this series, we will discuss […]
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Many mechanics and auto shops in the automotive repair and service industry believe in the Auto Inspection Triangle concept. This four-part blog series will explore how your vehicle’s brakes, steering, tires, and suspension system tie into the Auto Inspection Triangle. We will discuss the various auto components that contribute to your vehicle’s stability, steering and […]
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Severe weather and snowstorms are becoming more common worldwide. Make sure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle. If you become trapped in your car, do you know how to avoid hypothermia & frostbite? Let’s also talk about safe winter driving techniques & winter auto maintenance and how they can help you survive […]
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Have you ever noticed that sometimes the smallest item can have an enormous impact on the overall functionality of a complex design? For example, take transmission mounts. They are small, unassuming little widgets that aren’t very impressive looking. But they are literally the glue that holds your vehicle’s transmission together. Okay, not literal glue, but […]
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With the holidays coming up, I’d like to talk a little about tire safety. Did you know that there are over 6 million automotive crashes in the United States every year? Out of those 6 million crashes, about 12% occur when driving in adverse atmospheric conditions. And within that 12%, over 75% of weather-related auto […]
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