Get Your Car In Shape For Summer
The days are longer, the sun is stronger and beach season is almost here, but getting in shape for summer means more than hitting the gym. It is also important to keep your car in tip-top shape before you get on the highway for an early summer getaway.
Weather April Showers by Properly Preparing Your Vehicle
While it may be true that April showers bring May flowers, rain also creates wet roads and low driving visibility. To better weather the spring storms, Tires Plus recommends the following:
Deciphering Your Car's "Check Engine" Light
Many drivers don't know what the "check engine" or "service engine soon" warning light on the instrument panel really means. Understanding the purpose of this light, and knowing what actions to take when it comes on, can help you nip problems in the bud -- and possibly prevent major damage.
Earth-Friendly Tips for Motorists
Some day, hydrogen-powered vehicles may be commonplace, but in the meantime, motorists who want to go "green" don't have to change vehicles to help the environment.
Are You Replacing Your Air Filter Too Often?
For years, experts including the Environmental Protection Agency told motorists to change their car's engine air filter frequently for maximum fuel economy
Spring is the Season for Auto Care
After a season of winter driving, a springtime check-up for your car might be in order. Most anyone can do routine automotive housekeeping chores: Remove unneeded winter gear from your trunk, clean out trash and clutter, and wash and wax your car to remove accumulated grime and salt deposits.
Motorists: Disregarding Auto Repairs Is Dangerous
The power of the dollar doesn't stretch as far as it once did. And it has prompted some motorists to cut back on maintenance or put off needed vehicle repairs due to tight budgets, especially if the vehicle remains drivable. But, delaying certain repairs can be a dangerous gamble for motorists.
iPhone Comes Closer to Driving Your Car
In the olden days, people used maps for directions and yellow pages to find restaurants, and they didn't often use their phones as lightsabers
Are You Prepared for a Roadside Emergency?
You drive safely and follow your vehicle's maintenance schedule, but that doesn't mean you'll never find trouble on the road. But with a little preparation, you can handle almost any roadside breakdown.
Winter Pledge: Clearing Garage Floors Gets Cars Indoors
When a chill is in the air and clutter is in the garage, your car is often forced out in the cold.
Americans Support Banning Cell Phones in Cars
Americans have been driving cars and using telephones for about a century. But it's only been in the past five or 10 years that we've been combining these two activities. and we're finding out that it's a dangerous mix.
A New Year's Resolution For Your Car
Getting more organized is a common New Year's Resolution -- whether it's a harried taxpayer's pledge to be a better record keeper or a pack rat's promise to de-clutter. "Getting organized works wonders for the family car," notes Martin Lawson, editorial director for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
New LED Worklight Offers Greater Versatility
There's a leak in your plumbing, and you need to fix it. So you fumble under the sink, trying to hold a flashlight in one hand and a tool in another. You need both hands free, so you put the flashlight down. It promptly rolls, leaving you unable to see what you're doing.
Don't Let Holiday Pressure Get to Your Tires
The holidays are hectic. Working, attending family parties, overindulging on holiday goodies and shopping for that perfect gift can be stressful. Although the holidays are busy, they're not the time to forget about regular tire maintenance.
A Winter Checklist For Drivers
As the temperature drops, car batteries produce less power, belts and hoses become more brittle, tires lose air pressure and engine oil thickens. In a few words, winter is tough on vehicles.