Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)

If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in ...

March 01, 2026

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Suspension

Ball Joint Replacement

Think about this the next time youre driving. Your front wheels can steer your vehicle and, at t...

Feb 22, 2026 Read

Windshield Wipers

What?s That Yellow Squiggly Line Anyway? (What Warning Lights Mean)

You may have noticed when you start your vehicle, youll see several symbols light up on the dash....

Feb 15, 2026 Read

Fuel Filter

No Fueling Around (Fuel Filter Replacement)

A driver called in to the shop the other day saying his European sports sedan had an odd problem....

Feb 08, 2026 Read

Windshield Wipers

Before You Buy a Used Vehicle (Car Inspection before Buying a Used Vehicle)

Before You Buy a Used Vehicle (Car Inspection before Buying a Used Vehicle)Perhaps this sounds fa...

Feb 01, 2026 Read

Exhaust

Rumble from Down Under (Muffler Replacement)

Weve all noticed them at one time or another on the street: a car or truck that drives by and the...

Jan 25, 2026 Read

Differential Service

Gearing Up (Differential Fluid Service)

You may have never thought about it, but when you turn a corner, the wheels on one side of your v...

Jan 18, 2026 Read

Cooling System

Not So Hot in Joliet

When the weather turns cold, it's nice to crank up the furnace and enjoy the heat. But if your ho...

Jan 11, 2026 Read

Windshield Wipers

In the Red (Why a Vehicle Overheats)

Heat is one thing that can damage a vehicle, especially if a problem isnt taken care of soon. Be...

Jan 04, 2026 Read

Older Vehicles

Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)

More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit r...

Dec 28, 2025 Read