Gasoline or Diesel?
Fuel is fuel. Well, not always. You wouldn’t weld with a gasoline torch, and you wouldn’t put butane in your car. But both gasoline and butane are forms of fuel, along with others you may have heard of such as diesel, methane and propane. Cars and trucks typically run on either gasoline or diesel. Each …Continue Reading
Winter’s Over Today! Time to Check for Rust
Winter in the Midwest can be difficult on your car: snow, ice, salt, and de-icing chemicals can all be damaging to your car. As we transition into spring, it’s a good time to look your car over for rust. Not only is rust unsightly, it depreciates your car’s resale value. To keep your car pristine, …Continue Reading
Interpreting Your Car’s Maintenance Manual
The number one reason we have a car is to travel safely from one place to another. We spend a lot of time on the road, and it’s important to keep up on your car’s maintenance. For that reason, familiarizing yourself with your cars manual is a key item for any car owner. Here are …Continue Reading
Determining Gas Prices
One of the biggest costs of car ownership is how much gas it consumes. No matter what the weather is doing, no matter how your brakes and tires are holding up, no matter whether you’re planning to sell it – if you’re driving a car, you’re putting gas in it. Gas prices can fluctuate wildly, …Continue Reading
Paint Care 101
For many drivers, our cars are a source of great pride. Many of us may feel like we spend more time in our cars than we do in our homes! Keeping our vehicles clean and looking good, then, is an easy way to protect our investments and inspire confidence. A car owner can easily go …Continue Reading
What to Do After You’ve Been In an Accident
No driver ever expects to be in an accident. If they did, it wouldn’t be an accident! Even so, it never hurts to be prepared. Knowing what to do after you’ve been in an accident can help alleviate stress and streamline the process should you ever have to deal with the unfortunate circumstance of being …Continue Reading
Imports and Patriots
There was a time, just a few decades ago, when buying a foreign car got you labeled as unpatriotic. As the global economy and political climate changed, foreign cars became more and more acceptable. Americans viewed Japanese and German craftsmanship more favorably, and sought more miles per gallon. But American automakers responded in recent years, …Continue Reading
Certified Pre-Owned Programs
Buying a used car can make sense financially. According to Edmunds, a brand-new car loses 9% of its value once you drive it a mile from the dealership. And if it’s not the depreciation hit that worries you, it could be the sticker price. Buying used is cheaper than buying new. Still, many people have …Continue Reading
Trade In and Trade Up
Once the snow clears and spring sets in, car owners may consider trading in their current vehicle for a newer, better one. If you’re one of those drivers, now is the time to start your research. Some would say the easy or “fun” part is choosing what car you’d like to get into. If the …Continue Reading
Noise Reduction and More
You may not notice the sound of your car’s engine when it’s running properly. However, you almost surely could identify a car without a functioning muffler. A car’s muffler soundproofs the pressure created by the engine. While you may not think a car’s exhaust system has anything in common with a finely-tuned musical instrument, the …Continue Reading
