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Do You Need a Wheel Alignment?

posted on 5/17/2019 10:38:00 AM
 You’re driving down the road and you notice something is a little off. Your vehicle is slipping to the left every time you take your hands off the wheel. Maybe you’re driving straight and you notice the steering wheel isn’t centered. Do you notice a slight vibration or trouble steering? If you do, it’s time for a wheel alignment.What is a Wheel alignment?When your car was made, one of the last things that happened on the assembly line was a wheel alignment. Alignmen...
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Get Your Car Drive-In Ready

posted on 12/4/2018 1:15:00 PM
Summer is a great time to head to the movies and what could be more American than heading to the local drive-in to take in a movie while enjoying a piece of classic Americana?  But don't head to the drive-in unprepared.  Follow these quick tips to make the most of your viewing experience.1. Check Your Battery - Drive-in theaters these days pipe the audio through your car stereo and you won't be able to leave your engine running for a two hour plus cinematic experience.  Yo...
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How to Find the Perfect Tire for Your Ride

posted on 12/4/2018 1:15:00 PM
Head into the showroom at any tire retailer and you will find a dizzying array of tire types, sizes, tread patterns and other variables that can have you turning right back around and heading the other way.  The good news is a step-by-step approach to choosing the right tires for your car, truck or SUV with a little knowledge can make the process much simpler and give you great results.The type of tire you need depends on what kind of vehicle you have, your driving style and the type of wea...
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Why You Should Never Skip a Tire Rotation

posted on 12/4/2018 1:14:00 PM
The cornering and rolling forces on each of your tires are different.  If you have a front wheel drive car, the power and most of the force is transmitted to the front tires while the rear tires pretty much just follow along like fixed wagon wheels.  A rear-wheel drive car or truck sends power to the back while steering forces are handled by the front wheels.  All-wheel drive and 4wd have their unique power, steering and cornering characteristics as well. The point is, your f...
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Driving Safely with Nature

posted on 12/4/2018 1:13:00 PM
North American roads cover millions of miles of landscape through habitats that vary from desert and grassland to mountain or forest and everything in-between. While we enjoy the freedom of the open road, we are nearly always crossing through the homes of wild creatures which may venture out on the road at the worst time possible. Follow these tips to avoid a collision with our natural neighbors.1.  Pay Attention - It may seem like the most basic of instructions, but in our tech-crazy ...
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Storing and Caring for Your Seasonal Wheels and Tires

posted on 12/4/2018 1:13:00 PM
In many parts of the US and Canada, it is common to have two sets of wheels and tires to tackle seasonal differences in driving conditions. You know what to do with them while they are on your car, but what is the proper way to store the ones you put up for the season? Here are some tips to ensure your seasonal tires are ready to go when it is time to swap them out.1.  Clean Your Wheels - Contaminants and road grime can degrade the finish on your wheels while they are in storage. Before you...
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Top 10 Things to Check When Buying a Used Car

posted on 12/4/2018 1:13:00 PM
Buying a used car can be a great experience or a complete nightmare, depending on what you know when you sign on the bottom line or hand over your hard-earned cash to the seller.  While most used car establishments are reputable, there are still some that will be happy to sell you a little less car than you bargain for.  As a matter of fact, some dealers and individual sellers simply don't know the history or the problems with a car when they offer it to you.Check these ten importa...
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Holiday Travel Tips

posted on 12/4/2018 1:12:00 PM
Few things typify the holidays like hitting the road to share the magic of the season with family and friends. But with the road choked with other drivers, winter weather hazards, and long empty stretches of sleepy asphalt, a holiday road trip can quickly turn ugly.Keep the joy meter pegged by taking a few precautions to prepare for your trip.1.  Get Your Pre-drive ZZZZZs - Drowsy driving is a largely unheralded hazard, taking a back seat to more socially active no-no's like texting and...
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Top Performance Upgrades

posted on 12/4/2018 1:06:00 PM
Let's talk about automotive performance. This term means a lot of things to a lot of people... from better handling, more speed, more off-road or track capability or even better fuel economy. For the purposes of this list, performance means one thing; getting where you are going sooner. Consider the following top pick performance upgrades if you want to put more power to the ground: Cold-air Intake - Factory air boxes are restrictive and are usually more about packaging under the hood than f...
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What do the Belts in my Car do?

posted on 12/4/2018 1:05:16 PM
Your vehicle is made of many different parts. In fact, a single vehicle can have 30,000 components or more! With so many parts, it’s hard to keep track of what they all do. In order to maintain your vehicle’s performance, your belts are something you should be familiar with. They might not be good at keeping your pants up but the belts in your car play a big role in your vehicle’s performance. The major belts in your vehicle are the serpentine belt and timing belt. Serpentines are responsibl...
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