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Feel torn between concerns for an older driver’s safety and knowing how much restricting access to driving would limit a loved one’s freedom? We have considered how to detect the signs of a problem at A Car’s Condition is Often a Clue to the Driver’s Ability. 

In the upcoming model year (2012) Electronic Stability Control is required in all cars sold in the U.S. It has been said that this will be the most effective  safety advancement since seat belts. Your current car may already be equipped with ESC or a similarly named feature. For more info see the article at [...]

A “metal on metal” or “scrunching” sound are how consumers describe the noise that is audible when their car needs brakes. For further info take a look at Disc Brake Rotor Wear Shows How the System Works.

Sometimes you have to be told what it is that you desire. If you sometimes wonder what that is when it comes to auto repair, try  the quick read at What Auto Repair Customers really Want.

Up until the last decade it was very unusual for a vehicle to come in for repairs with more than 150,000 miles on the odometer. Now it seems that cars with more than 100,000 are the rule rather the exception. For a historical perspective on this subject take a look at Toyota’s Recall Not the [...]

Since the 2008 model year TPMS has been required in the U.S.. That’s an acronym for the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. for a lot more information take a look at About Your “Low Tire” Light and TPMS.

What are the considerations when your vehicle starts to accumulate miles? When is it no longer wise to retain a car? Is the government on your side? These are the questions, here are some answers – A Vehicle with High Mileage Comes with Baggage   

Ever wonder why mechanics show up on TV? Not really, you say, well we have and offer this link for a fun departure from the more mundane subject of car repair – Top 5 Rated Sitcom Mechanics .

An alarmingly high percentage of on the road failures are due to overheating and a major source of those problems is the thermostat. It can stick open or closed in which case the vehicle will respectively run cold or hot, so it a good thing to know the basics which can be found at – [...]

Your car is equipped with a cabin air filter that is designed to keep AC, heater and defroster air clean. some car manufacturers recommend to change this filter every 15,000 miles while others say it is good for 30,000 miles. In most instances it is a great DIY project for additional info see – Cabin [...]