It’s ideal to have a brake pedal that’s tight and has a responsive connection to your brakes. Soft or spongy brakes make it much harder to bring your car to a complete stop, which is highly dangerous. There are a few culprits to why your brake pedal is soft and may even touch the floor Read More

So, you’re driving home, and that red oil can pops up on your dashboard. What does this mean? What’s the next step? Follow these instructions to get closer to the solution. First, it’s essential to understand the urgency and importance of the oil light. Oil is the lifeblood of your engine. Continuing to run the Read More

While they share similar roles, struts and shocks are not interchangeable parts. Struts are a structural part of the suspension system and are mounted to the chassis of the vehicle. The main job of the strut is to absorb the impact created by bouncing and dipping on the road. In addition, the strut provides structural Read More

There are many fluids your vehicle needs to operate properly. Transmission fluid is one of the most important. The job of transmission fluid is to lubricate and cool down your transmission. Transmission fluid protects the gears of your transmission and protects them from grinding. Transmission failure is one of the most devastating issues that can Read More

Your car battery supplies electricity to your vehicle, so it’s importance can’t be overstated. So how will you know when it’s time to replace it? A major sign it might be time to replace your battery is slow engine cranking. Also, if you’ve had to jump your car multiple times in a short time period Read More

Is your steering wheel becoming harder to turn? Do you hear a whine or squeal when your wheels turn? This means you could have a problem with your power steering. Power steering is what makes it easier to turn and control our vehicles. Power steering fluid is hydraulic oil that transfers engine power using a Read More

Over time you begin to notice your vehicle shake while driving. What’s the cause of this? To determine WHY your car is shaking you need to look at WHEN your car is shaking. If you only feel a vibration when you’re braking, that’s an indicator that it may be time to replace your pads or Read More

When driving the last thing you want is to do is have to hold your steering wheel in place because your car pulls to the right or left. Not only is this frustrating, it’s dangerous. What’s the cause of this? Like most auto problems, this can be from a variety of issues. An alignment may Read More

Unlike a nail in a flat tire, many vehicle issues build up over time. Headlight issues often go neglected because it doesn’t come with a horrible noise or an obvious performance flaw. One day you’re driving at night and you realize your headlights look dimmer than usual. You then realize just how foggy and yellow Read More

You don’t want to find out your wiper blades are malfunctioning when it’s snowing or raining out. If your blades aren’t making contact with the windshield, chattering, or streaking, it usually signifies that it’s time to replace your blades. After all your wiper blades are made out of soft rubber and will wear out. It’s Read More