Spring Showers Bring Driving Safety Hazards
It has been a long cold and wet winter in this area, worn out tires and windshield wiper blades can put drivers and passengers at serious risk during the typically rainy months of spring.

Be sure to update your email and home address when you visit us next time, we send reminders to help you keep up with your vehicle maintenance.

Ten Minute Pre-Trip Checkup Can Pay Off
Check all fluids. There are several fluids, in addition to antifreeze, that require attention, including engine oil, power steering, brake and transmission fluids and windshield washer solvent and antifreeze/coolant.

Check hoses and belts. A belt that fails can affect the electrical system, air conditioning and power steering, as well as the cooling system. Cooling system hoses may be deteriorating from within, so old hoses and clamps in marginal condition might need to be replaced.

Check the tires. Check tire inflation and inspect the tread for uneven wear, indicating the need for wheel alignment. Also look for bulges and bald spots

A last minute checkup is better than no checkup, motorists should plan ahead to allow time to perform necessary maintenance themselves or at the local service facility. A properly maintained vehicle is safer and more dependable and will even save a few dollars at the gas pumps. Not only can a pre-trip inspection help reduce chances of costly and possibly dangerous road trouble, it also provides an opportunity to have repairs made at home, with one's own technician who knows the vehicle. Especially important, it provides peace of mind. While no inspection can guarantee a car's performance, it's comforting to know proper precautions were taken.

The only time you are required to return to the dealer is for warranty repairs and recalls. Even then, you may have those repairs done at any repair facility, but the vehicle manufacturer will not cover the cost.

If you have your vehicle serviced at an independent repair facility while under warranty, the service advisors and technicians will make you aware of any needed warranty work so that you may return to the dealer and have the repair covered at no charge to you.

Spend Your Tax Refund on One of Your Biggest Investments Maintaining present vehicle may be a key to long-term financial happiness. The Car Care Council estimates that more than $62 billion in vehicle maintenance and repair is not performed every year, evidence that there is considerably more that consumers should be doing to protect their automotive investment.

Are Dirty Cabin Air Filters Preventing You From Breathing Easily in Your Car?
During the hot summer months, contaminants, such as pollen, dust, mold spores and smog, can easily enter a vehicle's passenger compartment through the air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems, making the air in the car six times dirtier than the air outside. Today most vehicles have an additional filter for the ventilation system, changing it will help you breathe easier.