Why Is My Brake Light On All the Time?
Brake lights are part of the tail light and illuminate when the brake pedal is pressed. If your brake lights are staying on even if you shut off your car, there are several possible reasons. It is extremely dangerous to drive with malfunctioning brake lights, whether they don’t come on at all or they never […]
Is Your Car Burning Oil? How to Know and What to Do
Burning oil is a common problem that almost all automobiles face, even new ones. However, if you ignore it, it can cause expensive and irreplaceable damage to your car over time. The average vehicle has somewhere between five and eight quarts of oil at all times, and every quart is crucial for lubricating important parts […]
When Do I Need a Maryland State Inspection for My Vehicle?
Before registering your vehicle in Maryland, it’s important to have it thoroughly inspected. If your vehicle fails Maryland’s safety inspection, which is rare, you have 30 days from the inspection date and up to 1,000 miles to repair the vehicle and have it re-inspected. If you wait over a month or put more than 1000 […]
5 Auto Maintenance Updates to Keep You Safer
Whether you have a new car or an old beater, owning a vehicle comes with a lot of responsibilities. You’re responsible for keeping it in working and safe condition. If you neglect maintenance, not only can it affect the reliability of your vehicle, but it can also make your vehicle unsafe to drive. To prevent […]
Getting Your Car Ready for Winter
Did you know that you can avoid no-starts, frozen doors and windows, engine freeze-ups, and accidents just by taking appropriate steps to prepare your car for winter? Preparing your vehicle for harsh winter conditions is not only part of being a responsible driver, but it’s also part of being a safe driver. Follow these tips […]
How Do I Make My Car Last Longer?
Although most cars are depreciating assets, they’re still an investment. Cars allow us to comfortably get from place to place in a short amount of time. For that reason, you want to make sure that you’re doing everything possible to protect your investment and ensure your car lasts a long time. Follow these tips for […]
Why Use Synthetic Oil?
Every car owner has options when it comes to putting oil in the vehicle. They can choose conventional motor oil, which is a lubricant that is derived directly from crude oil. They can choose semi-synthetic oil, which is a lubricant that has a mineral oil base mixed with synthetic oils. Or, drivers can fill their […]
Why Car Alignments are Important
Alignment assures your tires meet the road at the proper angle, your wheels are pointing straight, and your tires are centered in the wheel wells. Wheels that are not properly aligned can make driving difficult and unsafe. While most drivers neglect to realign their wheels when they’re supposed to, here are a few reasons why […]
When Do I Need New Tires?
There’s no way to tell exactly how long a tire will last. Various things can affect the lifespan of a tire, such as road conditions, climate, driving habits, etc. The last thing anyone wants is to be stranded on the road with a blown-out tire. Luckily, you can prevent this scenario from happening by having […]
Why Auto Repairs are More Complicated with Technology
Today’s cars can do an array of cool things. Modern vehicles can drive themselves, provide directions, pair with your smart devices, monitor your blind spot, and much more. While all these cool features have made it easier to drive your vehicle, it certainly has not made repairing your car easier. Since today’s cars are equipped […]
