by Dale Johnson | Mar 11, 2020 | Car Inspections, Engine Repair, Vehicle Repair
Does your stomach drop every time that your check engine light illuminates on your dashboard? If that makes your heart skip a beat to even contemplate, then you’re definitely not alone. A lot of the worry comes from the fact that your check engine light covers...
by Dale Johnson | Mar 4, 2020 | Car Maintenance, Oil Change, Vehicle Repair
The average driver in the United States is putting about 13,000 miles on their vehicle every single year. That puts a lot of wear and tear on vehicles, but it also means that you’re probably pretty good at spotting problems. Here’s the thing – while...
by Dale Johnson | Jan 14, 2020 | Auto Mechanic, Car Maintenance, Vehicle Repair
The fact that cars are staying on the roads for longer highlights the importance of taking your vehicle in for routine maintenance and diagnostic testing at car shops. Truth is, cars are simply more resilient with the right care. Car Maintenance by the Numbers ...
by Dale Johnson | Sep 3, 2019 | Auto Mechanic, Car Maintenance, Oil Change, Tire Rotation
Asking around, there seems to be some confusion about the differences between tire rotations and wheel alignments. When you factor in tire pressure and the ideal amount of tire tread (the ridges and grooves on the surface of your tires) for optimal traction, most...
by Dale Johnson | Feb 20, 2019 | Car Maintenance, Tune up, Vehicle Repair
Most modern vehicles have what’s known as an engine control unit, or engine control module, right under the hood. This helps your vehicle “talk” to actuators and sensors inside your internal combustion engine and get the best performance out of your...