Tire Tread Depth: Why It Matters and How to Measure It

It doesn't matter if you're driving a classic car, a super high-tech electric vehicle, or an 18-wheeler. Safety is the number one priority for all of them; the condition of the car tires and tire tread depth plays a crucial role in this regard.   Surprisingly, tire condition is often overlooked, and many don't even […]

I’m the prime example of exactly what not to do: I’ve been driving with my Check Engine light on for three years, my tire pressure sensor light is on because my winter tires don’t have the sensors, my abs light comes on intermittently and my low oil and low coolant lights come on every couple […]

If you’ve been following us, you’ve hopefully come across our article, Everything You Need to Know: Wiper Blades. We thought it was important to spend some extra time discussing a very important element of wiper blade life longevity and car maintenance winter tips and tricks: how to de-ice your car windshield. Removing ice from your […]

Sometimes an invention is so basic, so purposeful, so necessary, that we barely give it any thought - until it fails us that is. You may have been there, in a snowstorm while salt and slush is being thrown on your windshield from the truck ahead of you and when you go to spray your wiper […]

Many of us start out our driving experience the old-fashioned way, in “beaters”. Perhaps cars our parents or siblings were ready to get rid of so they could get a new one or maybe the only one available on a used car lot in our price range. If this is true for you, it may […]

Like it or not, cars are becoming less analog and more digital. The efficiency in safety, handling, fuel economy, power and luxury that are achievable with technology is astounding. One of the clearest signs of this change in gears (pun very much intended) for the modern driver’s preference is the rarity of manual transmissions and […]

It always happens on the days you are in the biggest rush or the times you’ve parked your car on the coldest day in the largest parking lot; you run into your car as normal, shove the key in the ignition (or go to push the start button) and… nothing. Maybe a little clicking but […]

We’ve all been there, a little yellow illumination catches your eye as you drive, the dreaded Engine light has turned on. If you’ve been here many times before, you probably let out an audible sigh and think about when you will bring your car in to get scanned to find out what is wrong or […]

Is there anything more annoying than squeaky brakes? If you're like most people, you might find yourself wondering whether persistent whining is a sign of a serious problem or just a simple fix.    In our latest car maintenance tips  entry, we'll explore why your brakes are squeaking and offer insights on how to fix […]

While most drivers pay close attention to the health of their engines, brakes, and suspension, sometimes we forget to keep a check on the cabin air filter and to take the air quality inside our car into consideration. Sure, if your wet dog jumps in the back, you notice the smell, but the actual quality […]