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Your vehicle's brake pads serve an important purpose because they act as a buffer between the caliper, pistons, and rotor. There is friction when the brake caliper squeezes the rotor, which causes your vehicle to slow down, so your brake pads will need to be replaced on a routine basis.

When you are having your brake pads replaced, it is best to use brand names because they tend to offer more durability than cheaper brands. In addition, most name brand names use the FMSI brake standard and include factory style shims with their brake pads. 

There are markings on every tire that contain valuable information for the owner and driver. The standard US markings indicate tire size and other capacities such as load and speed. The code may be unfamiliar, but learning a few basics can help.

• The letter P indicates that it is a tire rated for passenger vehicles.
• The letter R indicates radial tires. 

When you want your vehicle to handle exceptionally, having properly aligned wheels is an important first step. Driving on rough roads, hitting pot holes, or running over obstacles such as curbs or rocks can cause wheels to fall out of alignment.

There are many signs of misaligned wheels. If your car or truck has started to shimmy while moving at high speeds or pull to one side or the other when you apply the brakes to slow down, you might be dealing with an alignment problem. 

Having a flat tire can be a huge inconvenience especially if you’re away from home when it happens. What can make a difficult situation even worse is not knowing how to change a flat tire. If you have tire-related concerns, stop at our dealership and let our technicians check your tires and give you information on how to avoid a flat tire or deal with it if it happens.

If you have a flat tire, make sure your vehicle is safely parked away from traffic. Get your tools, spare and jack out of the trunk. Loosen the lug nuts…

Consider these tips for being able to identify issues with your car tires before you wind up experiencing a blowout on the roads. It will only take a few minutes out of your day to see if the tires are exhibiting any signs of failure. The treads should be clean, no worn patches, bulges, or cracks. In the event you see the tread separating from the tire, you'll need to get this addressed immediately or your tire will fail.

The front-end alignment could be off if the car recently hit a curb or ran into a pothole. Now the…

Your vehicle's exhaust system serves two very important purposes. The first is to vent the gases that are created during the internal combustion process out of the back. The second is to clean and filter those gases before releasing them into the environment. If either one of these functions is reduced or fails to function properly, it can be dangerous for the driver and the environment.

When your car burns gas and air, there are always leftover gases from the process. These gases consist of dangerous and poisonous substances like carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and carbon particulates. 

More new car manufacturers require synthetic motor oils today than ever before. The change in attitude by manufacturers is not the result of some new-found synthetic oil technology or formula; it is the result of education and test findings. Older car owners are gradually moving toward using synthetic oils as well.

Test results by various foundations and motor enthusiast’s organizations have shown the benefits of synthetic oils over conventional oils for over three decades. Change is difficult, but change is here. 

Over the life of your vehicle, you will at some point notice your headlights begin to dim. There are multiple causes for this to happen, and as such, many different remedies. But since they are such an important piece of equipment, you will want to address it immediately.

The most common reason for this to happen to your headlights is when the lenses on the plastic housings fog over. This "fog" is caused by age and sun damage. There are some very effective polishing compounds on the market today that are designed to fix this specific condition. 

The days of icy cold weather are fading, and the rains of spring are here. The wipers that are on your vehicle can make all the difference in you being able to see clearly when you are making your way through rain and pollen.

If you have winter wiper blades installed on your vehicle, you'll know that those blades have been built to not easily buckle to the weight of snow on the windshield and make it harder for you to see. 

If you don't plan ahead and stay dedicated to the upkeep of your vehicle, then you may find yourself in a dire situation. Imagine being stranded in the middle of nowhere with steam spewing from the engine area of your vehicle. If you want to avoid this scenario, then you must make sure that your vehicle's cooling system and radiator are properly maintained.

Your engine generates a lot of heat when it is operating and requires cooling to continue functioning.