While the owner’s manual contains a wealth of information about regular maintenance of your vehicle, there are some important aspects of your vehicle’s operation that may get overlooked. Wheel alignment is often a neglected or taken for granted and yet it can make a difference in the performance of your vehicle. Hitting a curb or pothole can throw your wheels out of alignment, damage your tires and affect steering control. At the very least, you should have a licensed garage check your vehicle’s wheel alignment once a year and more … [Read more...]

If you buy a used vehicle, you want to be sure that you don’t inherit the previous owner’s headaches. A pre-purchase vehicle inspection can reveal any existing problems and save you money and future aggravation. As the buyer, you have to do your homework so you can make an informed decision on the vehicle you want to buy. When you go to look at a used vehicle, you should have a list of questions you want to ask about the vehicle and its performance. You should look the car over carefully for any signs of existing or previous damage to … [Read more...]

The cost to maintain your vehicle can range from a few dollars to several hundred dollars.  (a few more than a few dollars to a lot more than a few dollars.) remove verbiage in parenthesis! Regular servicing of your vehicle by licensed technicians is the key to maintaining your vehicle and minimizing the cost of repairs. Whether your realize it or not, the climatic change of the seasons and the varying road conditions cause wear and tear on your vehicle. A convenient time to have your vehicle checked out is in the spring and fall when you … [Read more...]

Whenever you buy a vehicle, new or used, it is important to familiarize yourself with how your vehicle works and how to maintain it to keep it working. And the owner’s manual is your personal reference guide. Every car comes with an owner’s manual and there is a wealth of information to be found in this resource. The owner’s manual contains maintenance schedules, specifications on lubricants and fluids as well as the basic information on operating your vehicle. You may be concerned about the maintenance requirements of your vehicle, … [Read more...]