Your car’s radiator is a vital component that keeps the engine at a safe operating temperature. In movies, cars are often shown broken down on the side of the road with white steam billowing out from the hood, indicating an… Read More
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Auto Service Tips: Tire Tread Patterns and Their Meanings
All drivers know that a tire’s tread helps provide traction on the road, but did you know that tire tread patterns can serve different functions? This week, we will explore some of the different tire tread patterns available on different… Read More
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Avoid These Habits or Run the Risk of Needing Transmission Repair
As any driver knows, transmission repair can be a costly endeavor. Diagnosing the problem, repairing the issue, or replacing the transmission entirely can make your repair bill astronomical, and you may find that transmission repair may not be worth the… Read More
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3 Benefits of Tire Rotation for Baltimore Drivers
As discussed in previous blogs, tire rotation is essential for the safe operation of your vehicle. Unlike tire alignment, which involves adjusting the angle of each individual tire, tire rotation involves switching the tires’ positions from front and back and… Read More
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Do You Need a Car Tune-Up?
While most folks have heard of a tune-up before, the specifics of a car tune-up are often nebulous. In decades past, the service involved fine-tuning various components that are controlled by computers in most modern vehicles. Though many of these… Read More
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How to Find a Trustworthy Auto Maintenance Shop
For some reason, mechanics as a whole can have a bit of a reputation for being untrustworthy. Most mechanics are honest professionals who enjoy cars and are just looking to do good work. However, the fact that they have this… Read More
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Why Transmission Replacement is So Costly (And How You Can Avoid It)
Few things strike fear into the heart of a car owner quite like hearing that your transmission is shot. Transmission replacement has a reputation for being one of the most expensive repairs you can expect for your car, but why… Read More
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Your Brake Service Light Came On — Now What?
Last week, we covered some of the causes of an illuminated check engine light. This week’s blog is all about a lesser-known indicator. Your brake service light (not to be confused with your check engine light or ABS light) is… Read More
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3 Common Check Engine Light Repair Concerns
An illuminated check engine light can inspire terror in any driver. That single bulb can indicate any number of issues from an impossibly massive list, and the consequences for neglecting it can range from slightly poorer gas mileage to your… Read More
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Oil Change, Tire Inflation, and More: How to Effectively Prepare Your Vehicle for Storage
If you, like many others, are stuck in quarantine, you might not be using your car as much as usual. Nobody knows how long the COVID-19 pandemic will last, and you may end up storing your car for quite a… Read More