Monthly Archives: May 2013

Ever wondered how your vehicle’s A/C works? Here’s how in 6 steps

Imagine you have someplace to be and it’s a hot, steamy summer day. You don’t want to arrive a sweaty, wind-blown mess, so you turn on one of the marvels of modern automotive design: the air conditioner. It’s estimated that … Continue reading

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Ever seen this dashboard light? If so, your power steering has a problem

There are a number of dashboard warning lights that can pop on at any minute. Everyone knows what the oil light and battery light are for, but a lot of them require pulling out the owners’ manual. In the coming … Continue reading

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Sing it out with these road trip music suggestions!

The sun is shining, the breeze is blowing through your car or truck, and the music is playing. Sounds like a perfect drive, doesn’t it? But the music coming out of the speakers can make or break your trip. Slow, … Continue reading

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Headed on a road trip? Come in for a pretrip inspection

It’s May, which means Memorial Day is right around the corner. Memorial Day means cookouts and parades, and it also means the beginning of summer road trip season. After a long winter, your vehicle needs some TLC before heading out. … Continue reading

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Ready to hit the road? Try these ideas for road trip fun

Now that the days are longer and there’s sunshine to spare, it’s time to think about heading out on the road for some fun. For the next several months we’ll be highlighting some road trip possibilities to jump start your … Continue reading

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