Friday, April 25, 2014

Car Care Council: The Road to a Long-Lasting Automobile

Car Care Council: The Road to a Long-Lasting Automobile
A recent report from the Car Care Council has several helpful
tips to help your vehicle last for many spring seasons to come:


Auto technicians say the key to keeping vehicles running
well-today and down the road-is routine maintenance.


Auto technicians say the key to keeping vehicles...
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Spring Car Care Tips

Spring Car Care Tips
The weather is changing, the birds are back in the trees. Here
are the top three car care tips to help your car look it's best
and last longer:


1. Change your wiper blades- Wiper blades can
get worn out from months of salt and snow. With all those April
showers, spring is the perfect ...
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Thursday, April 10, 2014

Another Sign of Spring: Potholes

Another Sign of Spring: Potholes
What are potholes?


Potholes are, by definition, is a failure of the asphalt
pavement. Usually caused by water under the asphalt, the pressure
of thousands of cars can make already weakened spots give way. We
see more potholes appearing in the spring as the ground begins to
thaw.


W...
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The Basics of Brake Maintenance

The Basics of Brake Maintenance
You might first notice it during a completely unremarkable
stop at a traffic light: a faint squealing noise as you apply
your brakes. In the following days, it gets louder and more
insistent. That's by design: your worn-down brake pads are
telling you they need replacement. Don't put it o...
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Thursday, April 3, 2014

Pothole Season Is Upon Us

Pothole Season Is Upon Us
As winter drags towards spring, you're likely to notice
that your daily drive is getting a little bumpier (or maybe a lot
bumpier). Pothole season is upon us.


A pothole can form when water seeps into cracks and
crevices in a road surface that has suffered wear and tear from
passing tr...
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