How Long Do Brake Pads Last? (Plus 5 Tips to Extend Their Lifespan)

It’s February in Cleveland, which means we’re in that in-between period where the average high and low temperatures straddle the line between freeze and thaw. And even though the days are starting to...

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8 Reasons Your Car Is Leaking Transmission Fluid (and What to Do About It)

No one wants to step out to their driveway to find a mysterious fluid leaking from the car when it’s parked. A leak doesn’t just leave an unsightly stain on your driveway, it can be a sign of more...

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How to Protect Your Car from Road Salt on Cleveland Streets

According to the City of Cleveland, “When snowfall reaches at least one-half inch, the Division of Streets begins plowing and salting main streets.”

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How Often Should I Have My Brakes Replaced (And 5 Signs It’s Time)

Welcome to winter in Cleveland, where the streets are slick, and the snow is thick. You don’t want to wait until you’re sliding through a stop sign to find out your brakes could use some work. 

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9 Signs Your Car Needs a Tune-Up

With so many events at work, at your kids’ school and with family this time of year, it’s more important than ever to make sure your vehicle can reliably get you from point A to point B. To do so,...

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9 Tips to Prepare Your Car for Ohio Winters

Ah, winter! Snowmen and sledding, hot cocoa and crackling fires. What’s not to love? 

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How Your Traction Control System Keeps You Safe (and What to Do if it Stops Working)

Cleveland averages more than 60 inches of snow each year, which can be treacherous and even deadly for drivers. In fact, during the winter of 2021-22, there were 12,939 crashes on snow, ice or...

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Why Is My Car Heater Not Working?

You’ve already mentally prepared for the biting cold: layers of sweaters, coat zipped, Thermos full of coffee. On your walk to your car, you anticipate that comforting sensation of entering a warm,...

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The Basics of Vehicle Suspension

It’s common knowledge that we have five seasons here in the Buckeye state, spring, summer, fall, winter and pothole. But if the road beneath your wheels is feeling extra bumpy lately, you may wonder:...

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What’s the Difference Between Regular, Mid-Grade and Premium Gas?

What’s your go-to at the gas pump? For many drivers, reaching for that first standard fuel handle is second nature. After all, it’s usually a little easier on the wallet. But is it the best thing for...

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