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Your car is making a funny noise or perhaps the dreaded Check Engine light is on. You’ve been talking to your neighbor, your father, your friends, and doing some research online and you’ve decided to get a phone estimate from your local mechanic.  You are shocked when they refuse. Why would they do that? Several […]

Let’s face facts. This past winter was brutal. Well, the truth is that all winters are brutal on your vehicle, but this past winter was especially brutal!  Spring is on the horizon and things are looking up. If you’re thinking about a little road trip this summer or even if you just plan on using […]

The weather this February has been brutal for Chicagoans. Tons of snow, barely above freezing during the day means snow turns to water, but then it refreezes as ice every night. This makes for very hazardous driving conditions all over Chicago and the suburbs.  When you see accidents on icy roads, do you wonder if […]

If you’ve ever gone to an auto repair station and saw big blue signs stating “ASE Certified Mechanics” you might have wondered what that really means and whether or not it was important.  The fact is that anyone, literally, anyone can hang a sign on a building that claims they are auto mechanics. Mechanics do […]

While it might feel as if you are going to go crazy if you don’t get out of the house, you may be getting your wish sooner, rather than later.  It is expected that 2021 will be one of the biggest travel years in recorded history. As soon as American’s feel that enough of the […]

If you’ve got a car, truck, or SUV enthusiast in the house, then holiday shopping seems to be fairly easy, right? Unfortunately, most of the items they want they probably purchased for themselves, and other items (chrome rims, anyone?) might be a bit out of your budget. You could always just ask them what they […]

There is no doubt about it. You can feel it in the air, winter is ready to rock and roll but is your car ready for winter? You should think about having your vehicle winterized before the cold stuff really socks it to Chicago. Ice, hail, below freezing temps, and let’s not forget about rock […]

We rely on our cars for many things; taking us to work, taking children to school and back home, running errands and buying groceries, not to mention trips to the gym, vacations, or even trips to the airport.  With all that coming and going, this means that the brakes on your vehicle are constantly being […]

Remember your first car? Chances are that it wasn’t new, and it didn’t come with a warranty or roadside assistance.  If you were headed off to college, hopefully, someone explained some car care basics to you. Maybe you were lucky, and you were close to home, where you could call your parents or other family […]

It might be slow, but things are opening up again and life keeps moving on. Perhaps you returned to work or you are planning on taking a family vacation and see America from the safety of your car. Whether you are interested in getting your car checked out for a road trip or it’s simply […]