The purpose of the engine’s cooling system is to remove excess heat from the engine, to keep the engine operating at its most efficient temperature, and to get the engine up to the correct temperature as soon as possible after starting. Ideally, the cooling system keeps the engine running at its most efficient temperature no [...]

The winter months can be tough on your body… your car body that is. Salt and chemicals used in the colder climates can wreak havoc on your cars precious sheet metal. By doing a few simple things this winter, you can keep your car’s body looking it’s best. Put a good heavy coat of wax [...]

Keeping your vehicle in tip-top shape requires constant monitoring of vital fluids. Read your owners manual and look for a diagram of the engine. Most times there will be a diagram showing where to check all the major fluids. This should be your starting point. If your manual is lost in the glove box or [...]

Step #1 : What Kind of Vehicle Do You Need? Answer the following questions to help decide which kind of vehicle is right for you: How many people will you be transporting? How long is your commute? What kind of gas mileage do you expect? What conditions will you be driving in? Which safety features [...]

Car prices today compete with small houses and well-equipped mobile homes. As these price increases become more accepted by consumers, so too are the longer terms that are necessary to fit them into cost of living budgets. At one point, the magic payment amount for the retail automobile market was $200 per month. But that [...]