This time of year, car dealers and manufacturers offer countless deals and incentives to entice buyers to make a new vehicle purchase. In many cases, the end of the year can be a great time to buy. Dealers are eager to move their inventory and make room for the next model year. If your car is racking up the miles, or if you are considering buying a vehicle for your teenage son or daughter approaching … Read More
Are Snow Tires Necessary in North Carolina?
This time of year, people sometimes ask us about snow tires: specifically, do they really make a car significantly safer during the winter—especially in an area like the Triangle that usually doesn’t see much snow? This is a judgment call, of course, but one important factor is this: in the event of a snow or ice storm, how likely is it that you will still need to drive your vehicle? If you live in an … Read More
Winterize Your Vehicle and Prepare for the Cold Weather
As the winter rapidly approaches, it’s an important time of year to be proactive and take care of your vehicle. “Winterizing” a car refers to getting your car ready before cold temperatures hit and snow and ice start to fall. Getting stranded in freezing weather is a situation that no one wants to face! Also, failure to prepare for winter can increase your chances of getting into an accident. Perform recommended winter maintenance. Last month, … Read More
October is National Fall Car Care Month!
Each year, the Car Care Council designates one month in the spring (April) and one month in the fall (October) to call awareness to the importance of regular car care. Failure to perform regularly scheduled preventative maintenance can cause breakdowns and make your vehicle unsafe. According to the Car Care Council, this is an important time of year to stay ahead of the game and get your car serviced before the temperature drops. Based on … Read More
Do you know the 3 filters: Cabin, Fuel and Air?
Did you know every vehicle has 3 primary filters that “filter” out dirt, contaminants and harmful debris? These 3 filters are built for our vehicle’s cabin, fuel and air systems. Once a filter is clogged, decreased function and performance results in these systems. The air filter protects harmful debris, contaminants and dirt from clogging and entering into your engine system. When the filter is too dirty, it forces your vehicle’s engine to work harder thus … Read More
How to Care for a Spare
While blowing a tire is enough of a headache, many actually exacerbate their troubles because they don’t know how to properly use and care for a spare. Learning (and employing) these simple techniques can save you a lot of pain in the future. Check your spare tire’s air pressure often—about once a month. There is nothing more frustrating when you have a flat tire than having a flat spare as well. Also, check its inflation … Read More
Balancing your tires
Why it’s important Over the years cars have become a lot lighter. And lighter cars mean safer, faster, and longer lasting cars. So it’s mostly a positive. On the other hand, heavier cars with softer suspension generally offer a smoother ride. Owning one of the lighter cars built during the last couple decades means you will feel a lot more of the road beneath you. Today, getting and keeping your tires balanced is more important than ever because … Read More