Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Round and Round (Wheel Balancing)

In a perfect world, all wheels and tires would be perfectly round and weigh exactly the same at every point of the wheel. Unfortunately, they're not, and if they're out of balance, they can reduce...

November 26, 2023

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Windshield Wipers

Low Power Mystery (Ignition Coil Service)

It's no fun when your vehicle just doesn't run the way it used to. You may notice (especially i...

Nov 19, 2023 Read

Suspension

Breathe Easier (Cabin Air Filter)

When you get in your vehicle, how does it smell? If it's not so nice, it may be time to have your...

Nov 12, 2023 Read

Windshield Wipers

Stuck! (Vehicle Door Issues)

This may have happened to you. You drive somewhere and get out of your vehicle only to try closi...

Nov 05, 2023 Read

Serpentine Belt

Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)

There's a belt that snakes through your engine. It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt...

Oct 29, 2023 Read

Fluids

Take Charge! (Battery Testing)

OK, so you probably take your vehicle's battery for granted. Turn the key or push a button and i...

Oct 22, 2023 Read

Oil Change

Conventional or Synthetic? (Switching to Synthetic Oil)

If you keep up on technology trends, then you may be intrigued about synthetic motor oil. It was...

Oct 15, 2023 Read

Windshield Wipers

Got it Covered! (Timing Cover Maintenance)

You may have heard at one time or another about something called a timing belt or timing chain in...

Oct 08, 2023 Read

Oil Change

Motor Oil?The Synthetic Advantage (Synthetic oil vs Conventional)

Youve probably already heard that regular oil changes are extremely important for the health of y...

Oct 01, 2023 Read

Shocks & Struts

When Do My Shocks Need to Be Replaced?

A good suspension system gives a vehicle a smooth, even ride while providing Joliet drivers with ...

Sep 24, 2023 Read