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Start Me Up
You have a nice road trip planned out. You’re all packed, sit down in the driver’s seat, go to start your vehicle up and… Nothing! You might hear a click, but that&rsquo...
Published on: Oct 11, 2026
Smooth Moves
Stop for a moment and think of what’s holding that heavy engine that sits under your vehicle’s hood to your vehicle’s frame. Your engine weighs hundreds of pounds, so it’...
Published on: Aug 30, 2026
Smooth Operator
We’re used to bringing a vehicle to a stop and hardly noticing the engine’s even running when we’re sitting still. But sometimes you might notice it running rough when you&rsqu...
Published on: Aug 09, 2026
A Sensor that Makes Sense
There’s an electronic device in your vehicle you may not even know about: the oxygen sensor. Your vehicle probably has more than one of them, and these oxygen sensors help your vehicle bur...
Published on: Jul 19, 2026
Distributor Cap and Rotor Replacement
If your vehicle is newer than the mid 2000s, it likely doesn’t have a once-popular ignition system which uses a distributor cap and rotor. But if your vehicle is old enough to have them, i...
Published on: Jul 05, 2026
In the Red (Why a Vehicle Overheats)
Heat is one thing that can damage a vehicle, especially if a problem isn’t taken care of soon. Be on the lookout for signs that it’s getting too hot in some parts of your vehicle, st...
Published on: Mar 29, 2026
(Ball Joint Replacement)
Every day that goes by, our bodies get a little more wear and tear on them. Our vehicles have the same issue. The older we get and the farther we travel, certain parts start showing some w...
Published on: Jan 04, 2026
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 familiar. Your vehicle seems like it’s been around forever, and you’ve decided it’s ti...
Published on: Dec 28, 2025