Oil changes in today’s world are totally under rated. People do not understand how important an oil change is and how valuable it is to your vehicle and that is why I am going to outline some very important facts telling you exactly why an oil change should not cost $12.95 and why your oil…
On most vehicle’s in 2017 the instrument panel is absolutely cluttered with warning indicator lights and buzzers. These lights are color-coordinated so that different colors indicate the severity of the potential problem. As you start the car, all of the lights should come on, and as the computer in your car verifies that each component…
All through winter, people generally tend to care less about the look of their vehicles. It seems like the fierce weather leaves them oblivious to cleaning both the interior and exterior of their cars. The warmth and charm of the spring sun, however, seems to really motivate us to keep our cars looking spotless. Here…
So you’re planning your summer vacation and you’re going to drive your BMW. That sounds like a lot of fun and remember that your BMW like any car needs a little TLC before you hit the road. If you begin your road trip with a BMW that is having technical difficulties, it could put a…
If you live anywhere near the East Coast of the United States, or even towards the sunny west where fall and winter temperatures can dip below human comfort levels, then you can appreciate a working car heater. Sometimes, however, cold air is blowing out when there should be hot air, or it won’t start –…
If you plan to take a road trip this summer, you need to make sure your vehicle is in good working order. Here are some of the most common repairs you are likely to make during the summer months. An Overheated Engine The summer heat can be very hard on a car’s engine. You do…
Oftentimes, people aren’t aware of the correct time at which brake pads go bad; but understanding how and when these components go bad is important to both the longevity of your car and your own health. Here’s why… Brake pads are an important component. It’s a key part to your vehicle’s braking system. It’s a…
Here’s the scenario: you put your key into the ignition, turn the key, and nothing happens—maybe there’s a faint clicking sound. You go to the trunk and remove the battery jumper cables (hopefully you are prepared enough to have stored jumper cables in your vehicle’s trunk)—two terminals at each end red and black. Now what……
The check engine light. It’s an annoyance for so many drivers. But it’s there for a reason. And while some of the reasons are minor, and the light may indicate a problem that is easily diagnosed and fixed, other times it means there is potentially a problem that inaction will only make worse. And the…
Everyday windshield scraping is an almost sacred practice in Montana in winter. And the problem oftentimes is that once you remove the ice and snow from the outside of the windows/windshield and you get back into the vehicle, suddenly the heat from your body or breath fogs up the inside of the glass and you…