Engine Block Heaters: What Are They and Do You Need One?

When temperatures drop below freezing, engines can struggle to get moving without some help. Sometimes that assistance comes from engine block heaters. During our Cleveland winters, you might have...

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How to Know When It's Time for a Tune-Up

How do you know when it’s time for a tune-up? Believe it or not, your car will usually tell you. There are common signs and signals that it’s time to service your vehicle — you just have to know what...

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The Essential Car Maintenance Checklist for Your College-Bound Child

Going off to college is a big milestone in any young person’s life. As a parent, you do your best to prepare them in every way you can — including emotionally and financially. But have you ever...

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How to Know When It's Time to Change Your Spark Plugs

For such small car parts, spark plugs handle a big job. When your vehicle is having certain problems (we’ll get to those later), it’s common to overlook the spark plug as a possible culprit. But...

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Five Surprising Symptoms of a Clogged Catalytic Converter

The liver is a vital part of human anatomy. Its main job is to detoxify chemicals and metabolize drugs in blood coming from the digestive tract to ensure it's clean and healthy before it travels to...

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What It Means When Your Brakes Are Grinding

Are your brakes making a loud grinding sound when you push down the pedal? If so, don’t ignore it. You should call your mechanic immediately and have your brakes inspected. Continuing to drive when...

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What Is the Right Tire Pressure and Why Does It Matter?

These days, tires are probably the most low-tech item you’ll find on your car, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore them. In fact, they’re one of the biggest factors in automotive safety, so they...

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Insider Tips on Maintaining Your Car to Extend Its Life

Now that winter is over, it's time to start thinking about spring car maintenance and vehicle health. Here, three auto experts and YouTube channel hosts weigh in with their top tips for car care. If...

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Should You Warm Up Your Car?

Like many other drivers, you probably warm up your vehicle before heading to work or dropping off the kids. It's a common practice (especially in the bitter cold months), but is it good for your...

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The Real Benefits of Suspension Tuning — What You Need To Know

For high-performance tuners, it’s all about customization.

Car tuning is the act of modifying either the appearance or performance of a vehicle to fit the driver’s unique preferences and personality....

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