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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 […]

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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 […]

While the local groundhog says that spring is just around the corner, Chicagoans know that there is still a whole lot of snow and ice going on- at least for a few more weeks.  If your vehicle is looking a little worse for the wear, that’s pretty common. Cold temperatures, ice, snow, and the ever-present […]

By now you’ve probably read about or heard about, the Virginia snowstorm that trapped hundreds of people for hours, some as many as 48 hours. While most native Chicagoans will tell you with pride that they can drive during the absolute worst snow conditions ever created, it’s good to note that it wasn’t really the […]

At one time, all vehicles came with a standard 3-speed manual transmission. This quickly changed, however, and before long it was not uncommon to see 4 speed and 5-speed manual transmissions.  In the 1940s, automatic transmissions were released, and the public really liked them. Today, it is very difficult to find vehicles with manual transmissions.  […]

If you’re like a great many Americans, you are planning on a family road trip to visit your relatives, friends, and in-laws. Since most people stayed home in 2021 due to Covid, and airlines have made flying SO unfriendly, is it any wonder that the majority of people plan on using their car to travel? […]

It’s November folks and you know what that means. If it hasn’t snowed yet or gone below freezing, it’s just a matter of time before it will. There is no maybe about tough winters in Chicago and the suburbs, which means that November is the perfect time to prep your car for the upcoming winter. […]

When making out a monthly budget, do you tend to just skip over car maintenance? Lots of people do, no judgment here, but why are most people afraid of maintenance? Is it the time involved? The cost? The inconvenience? Or is it one of those “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” deals?  Perhaps people […]