System Management

Complete Guide to Finding a Trusted Shop

We all want a trusted shop we can take our vehicles to. We have a step by step approach to help you find one.

With vehicle repair complexity increasing, it is important for motorists to have a shop they trust to keep their vehicle on the road.  There are a few factors to consider when determining whether or not a shop has the traits that best represent a trusted shop.

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Tire Maintenance and Service Tips

The front tires on most vehicles tend to wear out faster than the rear tires. This is due to the effects of steering the vehicle and the weight transfer that occurs during braking. To ensure that all four tires wear evenly, it is important to rotate them on a regular basis.

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Service Reminder Light

You may remember the old days of getting a small service reminder sticker on the inside of your windshield as a prompt of when your vehicle is due for an oil change. Many newer automobiles have a system to track the “oil life” and notify the owner when it is time for an oil change. 

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Transform Your Vehicle This Spring

Spring is a great time of year to get your vehicle ready for Road Trip Season! With Spring approaching and the weather is warming up, it’s a great time to address a few service areas that may have been neglected during the long winter months.

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Why is My Check Engine Light On?

If you Check Engine Light is a warning light that informs you there is an issue with your emission related components of the vehicle and is part of your vehicles’ onboard diagnostic (OBD) system. Computers have control and monitor vehicle performance, regulating such variables as engine speed (RPM), fuel mixture, and ignition timing, and may even tell the automatic transmission when to shift.

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Jumpstart your Battery Starting and Charging System Knowledge

The battery, starting and charging systems are interrelated by a continual cycle of converting chemical energy to mechanical energy and then back again. The starter motor uses mechanical energy to crank the engine and once the engine is running, it’s really a merry-go-round sort of relationship.

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Car Care 101

Throughout the years the automobile has had a cherished place in American history.  Most people will never forget their first car and still today – your vehicle makes a statement about yourself and the lifestyle you live.

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