What Maintenance does a Hybrid Car Need?

Hybrid and Electric vehicles have amazing technology and engineering. While they run on clean energy they have mechanical parts and fluids and much like a Gas powered or Internal Combustion Engine vehicle needs routine maintenance. A Hybrid vehicle has has a small (ICE) or internal combustion engine which works briefly at times to recharge the […]

Choosing the Right Tires for Your Car

When choosing new tires consider: The type of vehicle you drive Where you drive, highway, city, back roads, off road Length of daily driving What type of vehicle do you drive? Hybrids: Chevy Volt, Toyota Prius, Honda Insight, BMW i3   To get the best gas mileage from your Hybrid vehicle you must have low rolling resistance […]

Three Ways get Your Car Ready for Spring

Winter can be a long, harsh season not only on you but on your vehicle. As the cold temperatures break and warmer Spring days arrive here are three ways we recommend get your vehicle ready for warmer weather driving.   Change your wiper blades, over the winter season your wipers work hard pushing rain, sleet, […]

How Do I Get My Car Ready for Winter?

Winter weather brings cold temperatures and sometimes dangerous driving conditions. Long before the temperature turns cold you can prepare your vehicle for comfortable and safer Winter driving. In November and early December we recommend: 1. Measuring Tire Tread depths 2. Testing your Battery 3. Inspecting Windshield wiper blades 4. Inspecting the Windshield for chips and […]

Is My Car Ready for Summer?

Get your car ready for Summer travel now because Spring is almost over… Now is the time get outside to enjoy the open road and magnificent views. Being confident in your vehicle reliability is key for having a fun Summer road trip. Here are some tips for maintenance that will keep your road trips safe and your vehicle […]

Can I Drive on a Rejection Sticker?

Updated May 23, 2016 What if my vehicle failed inspection? Yes, you can drive with a rejection sticker. While the rejection sticker does not come with any travel restrictions, drivers are still legally responsible for any defect. If you return within 15 days from the original inspection the re-inspect consists of only the original failed […]

What did Winter leave behind?

After the Winter snow has melted we find potholes were left behind on roads, streets, and parking lots. Potholes are caused when freezing water inside of asphalt expands, causing larger cracks and breakage. While they seem more of a bother than harmful, a pothole can cause major damage to you suspension system.   Your Suspension […]

March Car Care Tips

The ice is thawing and Spring in the air… Warmer weather will be here soon. Don’t give up on your New Year’s Resolution. Keep up with your car maintenance and get ready for the coming Spring season. Following Winter’s harsh weather you may experience poor road conditions and notice your vehicle needs a little TLC. […]

Can Your Car Take more Winter?

Its the end of January have you given up on your New Year’s Resolutions? Proper car care does require some planning and effort but we can help remind you on how to do that throughout 2015. Right now let’s get you through the rest of the Winter. January                 […]

Spring Tires: Cooper Tire Discount Deal!

Winter weather can be hard on your tires. Not only do tires wear from regular driving in winter conditions,  but potholes can cause damage or destroy tires. With summer vacations coming soon. Spring is a great time to replace tires making Summer traveling easier and safer. New tires will not only keep you and your […]