You may have pulled out your mop and broom to get your home squeaky clean, but don’t neglect your car. And while a nice, deep clean of the interior of your car is important, don’t neglect the inner workings of the car. What’s under the hood may need a tune-up now that the cold days of winter have passed.
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If you’re handy, you can do the check-up on your own. Otherwise, take your car to the shop for a spring checkup of the following:
You can head into spring feeling organized and unburdened when you know your car is well-maintained and ready for spring and summer travel.
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Engine failure, especially out of the blue, can be scary. It can put a wrench in your plans if driving somewhere important and depending on the problem, can be expensive to fix. Thankfully, there are lots of warning signs that can signal you when your engine is about to fail.
If you begin to notice some electrical problems in your vehicle, such as the dome light failing to turn on when you open the doors or the radio shutting off, you may need to check the fuses.
The outer tie rod ends are one of the more important parts of your vehicle’s steering system. While you may not choose to replace the outer tie rod ends yourself, it is good to be able to recognize what they are and see if they need replacing.
Have you noticed an increase in flat tires during the frigid winter months? There’s a reason for it. Keep reading for some simple explanations as to why tires seem to go flat when temperatures drop.
When your vehicle is functioning properly, it’s easy to forget how dangerous driving can be. However, it only takes a moment for an important component to malfunction. Suddenly your car has your full attention. One of the worst situations to find yourself in as a driver is to press the brake pedal only to realize that it is not working.
