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Your car, truck, or SUV is a big investment, so you want to take good care of it.  Everyone knows that the dealer’s service department is going to cost more than your local mechanic’s shop, but is it worth it?  When should you take your car to the dealer? When is it best to use […]

There’s no way around it. Chicago summers can be brutally hot and humid, which takes a real toll on your vehicle. When temps hit the upper 90s and above, you may think that humans and wildlife are the ones who suffer the most, but have you ever considered what these temps do to your car? […]

At one time or another, it’s going to happen to you. You will be driving along when you suddenly realize that your car is making a strange sound. You might hear that sound only when you start the motor, or only when you go over some bumps in the road, but one thing will be […]

At one time or another, it’s going to happen to you.  You will be driving along when you suddenly realize that your car is making a strange sound. You might hear that sound only when you start the motor, or only when you go over some bumps in the road, but one thing will be […]

Nearly everyone is feeling the pain of higher gas prices at the pump. Unless you own an electric vehicle, you know how painful these gas prices can be to your wallet and there is no sign of them ending anytime soon. Perhaps you had considered a road trip this summer but wonder if high gas […]

Nearly everyone is feeling the pain of higher gas prices at the pump. Unless you own an electric vehicle, you know how painful these gas prices can be to your wallet and there is no sign of them ending anytime soon.  Perhaps you had considered a road trip this summer but wonder if high gas […]

It’s been a long and harsh winter, hasn’t it? Maybe not one for the record books, but those long months of blizzards, below freezing temps, salt, and ice storms have probably taken their toll on your car. While most people are anxiously awaiting a weekend where they can wash, wax, and detail the interior of […]

From parking in a garage to driving other cars, discover the truth behind some common…

When it comes time for your vehicle to have its oil and filter changed, you might think that this ordinary task is exactly that- ordinary. The truth, however, is that there are multiple aspects and questions about changing the oil on your ride than meet the eye. Perhaps the biggest three questions that the mechanics […]

When it comes time for your vehicle to have its oil and filter changed, you might think that this ordinary task is exactly that- ordinary. The truth, however, is that there are multiple aspects and questions about changing the oil on your ride than meet the eye. Perhaps the biggest three questions that the mechanics […]