Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Oh, Stop! (Disc Brake Service)

Every time you drive your vehicle, you wear down your brakes just a little bit. And after a while, that adds up. Gradually, your stopping power isn't like it used to be. Since brakes are one of ...

July 30, 2023

Read Article

All Tips & Articles

Maintenance

Looking Down the Road - Headlamps

If you've ever been driving around Joliet and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted ...

Jul 23, 2023 Read

Older Vehicles

The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)

Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking sy...

Jul 16, 2023 Read

Windshield Wipers

Gas Smell! (What Causes Gasoline Odors)

If you've ever walked into your garage and noticed it smelled like gasoline, pay attention. Gasol...

Jul 09, 2023 Read

Fluids

A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)

Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good e...

Jul 02, 2023 Read

Exhaust

Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)

Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did yo...

Jun 25, 2023 Read

Windshield Wipers

Start Me Up (Ignition Systems)

When you start up your gasoline engine car, you may not know that it's using the same ignition pr...

Jun 18, 2023 Read

Transmission

Things Aren't Always What They Seem

If you drive, you know at some point, something's going to go wrong with your vehicle. And somet...

Jun 11, 2023 Read

Cabin Air Filter

Your Vehicle's Hissy Fit (AC System)

When you hear hissing sounds coming from your vehicle, you might start thinking the worst. One ...

Jun 04, 2023 Read

Spark Plugs

Plugging Away (Spark Plug Replacement)

If you drive a vehicle with a gasoline engine, thank the spark plugs for igniting the gasoline/ai...

May 28, 2023 Read