In the second of this two-part series, we suggest six things you can do for your vehicle to stretch out the interval between fill-ups. 1. Check tire pressure One of the most important things to do to promote fuel efficiency is to ensure that your
In the first of this two-part series, we will suggest three changes you can make to your driving habits that will cut down on the amount of gas you burn. 1. Reduce city driving Our first fuel-saving tip is to do a sanity check before
Buying a car is one of the largest investment decisions many of us make after buying a home. It’s a big deal and an emotional time—all the more so when the car is used because of all the unknowns—was it driven hard? Or tracked? Was
Winter is upon us; and with it, an increased risk of vehicle trouble as a result of ice, snow and colder temperatures. Calls to CAA definitely increase. According to Murielle Pierre, Manager of Public Affairs at CAA National, "Winter volume is generally higher than that
If you live in Florida, you don’t need winter tires. If you have a furnace in your home, however, you would do well to consider them for your vehicle. In this post, we’ll look at how winter tires differ from all-season and summer tires, the
Idling a cold engine before starting to drive not only wastes fuel (an expensive commodity these days) but it is also tough on the environment. Yet, this is something many people continue to do every day before starting out. Two common theories being that a
Winter? What winter? Here in southwestern Ontario, Canada, I recall shovelling snow twice this season (No complaints, here!). Ah, but now it’s spring. The sun is out, the grass’s riz, and soon the heat of summer will be upon us. Time, then, to pause for
At the PCA UCR Tech Session last weekend, Lorenzo D'Alessandro, president of 427 Auto Collision, shared some of the changes his shop has adapted to over its 45-year history. Bumpers are one example: It used to be that, when there was a scratch in a
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