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A Turn for the Worse (Using Turn Signals)
Distracted driving is bad, you know that. Daydreaming, talking on the cell phone, putting your makeup on in the rear view mirror. All bad. But there's something else that causes more...
Published on: Jun 22, 2025
Give it the Boot (Ball Joint Boot Replacement)
Your vehicle may be wearing boots right now and you might not even know it. They're called ball joint boots. They're actually protective, flexible things that protect parts of your suspens...
Published on: May 11, 2025
Do you have a Clue (Get the Most Out of a Service Visit)
When you head to the doctor, you probably have it in your mind what you're going to say about why you don't feel good. That way your doctor can use that information to diagnose your problem. You...
Published on: Apr 06, 2025
No Strain, No Gain (The Basics of Oil Filters)
Ever wonder what one of the best things is to ever happen to your vehicle's engine? It's the little thing that usually looks like a can, the oil filter.
Just like your kitchen sink strainer fil...
Published on: Mar 23, 2025
Weather Station on Wheels (Vehicle Sensor Maintenance)
You probably never thought about it, but your vehicle is like a rolling weather station. It can check the outside temperature, let you know when the roads are slippery and help you deal with rai...
Published on: Mar 02, 2025
Stuck! (Vehicle Door Issues)
This may have happened to you. You drive somewhere and get out of your vehicle only to try closing the door and it just won't stay closed! What a helpless feeling. You can't lock it;...
Published on: Feb 16, 2025
H20 No! (Driving Through Standing Water)
In a year marked by unusually heavy flooding in North America, drivers are very aware of the possibility they may find themselves driving where water has come over the road. It can be a daunting...
Published on: Feb 02, 2025
What is a TPS? (Throttle Position Sensor)
You know you have an accelerator pedal; step on it and your vehicle is supposed to go. But did you know there is a part in your vehicle that keeps track of where the throttle is? It's called the...
Published on: Jan 19, 2025