Car Maintenance

Your car's maintenance is vital to the continued performance of your cars components that keep you on the road. Your car is the second largest investment you make next to your home. Caring for your car properly will allow the continued performance that will reward you with lasting value and enjoyment for years to come. Proper car maintenance is not only vital to the health of your car, but the continued support of any car warranty program.

Typically consumers find that changing the oil and filter is a necessary maintenance item, however just like your home, there are several more items you should be reguraly maintaining as part of your car maintenance checklist. As part of your car maintenance schedule, you should also include items such as checking tire pressure, fluid levels, wiper blades, brake pads, belts, hoses and other wearable items of your car.

Keep in mind that adhering to the factory recommended maintenance schedule for your particular car will help to avoid losing warranty coverage to improper car maintenance.

How to Check Your Tire Tread

To keep your car running for as long as possible, you will want to do regular maintenance. Part of that is making sure your tires are in working condition. While much car maintenance requires the work of a technician, this one of the things you can do yourself.

How to Check Your Tire Pressure

To keep your car running for as long as possible, you will want to do regular car maintenance. Part of that is making sure your tires are in working condition. While much car maintenance requires the work of a technician, this one of the things you can do yourself.

Save Money on Gas

Gas prices are on the rise and everyone is looking for ways to spend less at the pump. While there is not much you can do about the price of gas, there are things you can do to reduce how often you are at the pump.

Preparing Your Car for Hurricane Season

It’s that time of year again. We on the coast are watching the oceans closely. It’s hurricane season. While most of us know how to protect our homes, many people often don’t think about how to prepare their cars. Your vehicle needs to be prepared just as much in the case of an upcoming storm or evacuation. Here are a few tips to help you prepare your vehicle.

Preparing Your Car for Winter: Part 3

Now that you have your vehicle checked and in proper working order, there is one last step to prepare for winter. In case of emergencies, there are a few everyday things you’ll want to make sure you always carry.

●       Always keep your gas tank at least half full. It will reduce condensation which will in turn make your vehicle easier to start.

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