4 Tips on Hooking Up Trailer Hitches Safely
With the camping, boating and RV season around the corner, you should find these 4 tips on trailer hitches and towing especially handy. The most important thing is to know the towing capacity of your SUV, truck or car. It is extremely dangerous to pull too much weight. Your vehicle has a specific... Read More
Problems You Can Expect If Your Car’s Wheel Alignment is Out of Kilter
The term “wheel alignment” can be misleading. Instead of referring to your vehicle’s wheels, wheel alignment actually relates to the suspension. Disruptions in suspension can cause some parts to be knocked out of kilter, shifting the wheels into improper angles. Wheel alignment puts them straight... Read More
Auto Care Tips for New Drivers
Most young people can’t wait to drive, but auto care education should start well before mom and dad hand over the keys. Understanding the basics before getting behind the wheel will help keep a young driver safe on the road. We, therefore, recommend that new drivers learn the following auto care... Read More
Are You Being Neglectful with The Maintenance of Your Car’s Shocks & Struts?
You may be surprised to learn just how critical automotive shocks & struts really are. So how do you know when they need replacing? Well, this is a somewhat tricky question because the real answer is: You should leave that decision to your mechanic. You see, shock absorbers and struts are not... Read More
When It Comes to Brake Repair, Never Cut Corners
Brake repair is one element of vehicle ownership where you never want to cut corners. Replacing your brake pads when needed can extend the life of the entire braking system and is fairly inexpensive. But if there are related issues such as a leaking master cylinder, damaged calipers or bad rotors,... Read More
Moving Made Easy With U-Haul Rentals
U-Haul trucks are innovatively engineered from the ground up, and designed to move families – not freight. U-Haul rentals offer more safety features than any others in the industry. Great Visibility: The mirrors and cabs are designed so that anyone, short or tall, can see well while driving.... Read More
Find a Good Auto Repair Shop before You Need One!
If your car is making a noise, vibrating or pulling, have it checked out by a licensed mechanic. Having a licensed professional inspect your car, in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, is the only way to detect issues before they escalate into large, expensive repairs. Here are... Read More
Your Car Needs an Oil Change Regularly . . . But Not Too Often
Knowing how long to wait between oil changes can be a guessing game, and it seems as though everybody has different opinions – 3000, 5000, 7000 or 10000 miles. There was a time when 3000 miles or 3 months was sound advice, but things have changed. With the improvements made to cars, as well as... Read More