When is a good time to have my brakes checked or repaired?

Routine brake inspections should be conducted during regular maintenance intervals, tire rotations, or every 15,000 miles. All routine maintenance to a car’s braking system such as a brake fluid flush, ABS check, rear brake adjustment, emergency brake...

When should I have my tires rotated?

Tire rotations are typically done every 15,000 miles. During your tire rotation we also inspect the vehicle’s rotors, brake lines, brake pads, calipers, and wheel tread.

What is a “Check Engine” or “Service Engine Soon” light?

The “Check Engine”, “Service Engine Soon” light or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) means that the vehicle computer detects a system not functioning within its pre-programmed parameters. Many things can trigger the check engine light: A loose fuel cap (computer sees a...

Tire Inflation

Tire Inflation: Tires are one of the most important and often overlooked components of our cars. Tires are the only things that attach our cars to the road, and tire problems affect your car’s ride comfort, handling and safety. Here are some simple tire safety...

Should I consider using Synthetic motor oil in my vehicle?

Synthetic motor oils can be a good choice for high output, turbocharged or supercharged engines. Or for vehicles that are used for towing (especially during hot weather), and vehicles that operate in extremely cold or hot climates. Although more expensive than...