Posted on 11/29/2024
Winter can be harsh on your vehicle, and no one wants to find themselves stuck on the side of the road in freezing temperatures. The harsh cold can wreak havoc on your car, from frozen fluids to battery failures. That’s why taking the time for a pre-season inspection is essential to avoid winter car issues. A thorough check-up can help prevent costly breakdowns and ensure your vehicle is ready to tackle the winter months head-on. Whether you're driving through snowy roads or simply dealing with the temperature drop, here’s how a pre-season inspection can keep your car in top shape. Why a Pre-Season Inspection is Necessary Winter presents challenges that many vehicles aren’t fully equipped to handle if not properly prepared. A pre-season inspection is designed to assess the components of your car that are most vulnerable during the colder months. It allows you to catch minor issues before they become major problems when you need your car the most ... read more
Posted on 11/26/2024
Many car owners dread the check engine light, yet it is one of the most useful inventions of the last 30 years or so. Your vehicle's onboard computer can illuminate the check engine light for many reasons. As a matter of fact, there are literally hundreds and hundreds of conditions that make the check engine light come “on”. The reason for that is that there are sensors throughout your car that report information about various subsystems to the onboard computer. If any of the subsystems does not function within the acceptable parameters, the check engine light will come on. The good news is that the sensors pay attention to many aspects of your car's operation that in the past went unmonitored and unnoticed. Before we had cars that were computerized, many developing problems would not be noticed until they degenerated into serious breakdowns. Modern cars, on the other hand, monitor many aspects of operation and alert you whenever there are developing problem ... read more