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The Red Menace (How to Deal with Rust)
Rust. It's worse if you drive in places that use salt on the roads in winter, or if you spend time driving near a body of salt water. But any vehicle has to deal with rust after years on t...
Published on: Oct 04, 2026
Smooth Operator
We’re used to bringing a vehicle to a stop and hardly noticing the engine’s even running when we’re sitting still. But sometimes you might notice it running rough when you&rsqu...
Published on: Sep 20, 2026
Distributor Cap and Rotor Replacement
If your vehicle is newer than the mid 2000s, it likely doesn’t have a once-popular ignition system which uses a distributor cap and rotor. But if your vehicle is old enough to have them, i...
Published on: Jul 12, 2026
Low Power Mystery (Ignition Coil Service)
It's no fun when your vehicle just doesn't run the way it used to. You may notice (especially in cold weather) the engine won't start easily or when it does start, it doesn't run smoothly....
Published on: Jun 14, 2026
(Ball Joint Replacement)
Every day that goes by, our bodies get a little more wear and tear on them. Our vehicles have the same issue. The older we get and the farther we travel, certain parts start showing some w...
Published on: Jan 18, 2026
In the Red (Why a Vehicle Overheats)
Heat is one thing that can damage a vehicle, especially if a problem isn’t taken care of soon. Be on the lookout for signs that it’s getting too hot in some parts of your vehicle, st...
Published on: Jan 04, 2026
Don’t Skip Out on These! (Vehicle Maintenance Items You Should Never Postpone)
Maybe that little sticker on your windshield is giving you the reminder that it’s time for your vehicle to have an oil change. You’ve thought, “Aw, I can skip this one and save...
Published on: Oct 22, 2025
Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)
When you start your vehicle’s engine, there’s another motor that makes that whole process possible. It’s called the starter, and it’s a small electric motor that gets you...
Published on: Oct 12, 2025