Helpful Automotive Information

ASE Certification

Source: ase.com ASE, is short for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. Since 1972 our independent non-profit organization has worked to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service by testing and certifying automotive professionals. ASE Family of Organizations For today’s…

Tire Replacement Guide

Source: Bridgestone Tire Check For Tread Depth The best way to know if it’s time to buy new tires for your vehicle is to have them inspected by a professional, but there are ways to check them yourself. To meet…

Wheel Alignments

Source: Bridgestone Tire Tire alignment, also known as wheel alignment, can help your tires perform properly and help them last longer. It can also improve handling and keep your vehicle from pulling in one direction or vibrating strangely on the…

5 Tips for Avoiding Costly Auto Repairs

It’s been said an ounce of prevention is worth a pounds of cure, and that axiom is certainly true when it comes to auto care. Spending a little time and money on auto maintenance now saves lots of cash and…

30/60/90K Maintenance

If you’ve ever purchased a car from a dealer, chances are you’ve heard the term 30/60/90K maintenance thrown around. This is an auto repair and maintenance schedule recommended by the manufacturer to keep your car running at its best, usually…

Need Brake Service? Five Ways to Tell

The brakes on your car deserve a bit of respect – after all, you bet your life on them every day that you drive. You depend on the brakes to endure huge amounts of heat and stress to stop several…

4 Signs of Suspension Problems

Do you enjoy your smooth ride? You can thank your vehicle’s suspension system! But the shocks and struts in your car do a lot more than just make rides on bumpy roads more comfortable. The suspension helps keep your car…

4 Common Check Engine Light Triggers

There is nothing that lights up the eyes of an automobile owner than when the check engine light suddenly blinks on. But calm down, it probably isn’t as bad as you think. The check engine light is actually a good…

Smoke Signals: What does Excessive Exhaust Mean?

In most newer cars you can barely see, if at all, the exhaust that exits the tailpipe. This is a sign of a healthy engine and exhaust system. If you begin to experience excessive amounts of smoke coming from the…