How to Winterize Your Car to Withstand Cleveland Winters

If you've lived in the area for long, you know Cleveland winters are cold. Early in the season, the wind blows west across Lake Erie and dumps lake-effect snow all over the eastern suburbs. Then it...

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What is a Timing Belt and Surprising Reasons Why it Matters

A broken timing belt can spell trouble for your car (and also for your budget), so it’s important to know the warning signs that a timing belt is wearing out. But it’s also critical to understand...

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The 7 Most Common Reasons Your Check Engine Light Turns On

Any time a warning light in your dashboard lights up, it grabs your immediate attention. While warning lights have been around for years, today they have become more sophisticated and there are more...

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The Ultimate Summer Car Maintenance Checklist [Infographic]

You’re not the only one feeling the heat this summer; those high temperatures are hard on your car, too. Whether you’re hitting the road for a summer getaway or are staying close to home this summer,...

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5 Signs it's Time to Change Your Car’s Engine Air Filter

Your engine relies upon its air filter to keep dust and debris out of the engine. By providing a clean stream of air to the engine, an air filter ensures the engine gets the right amount of air...

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Why is My Car Shaking? Top 7 Causes You Can't Ignore

Shaking is great for martinis, but not so much for cars.

When cars shake, it oftentimes begins subtly and then continues to get worse. At first, you might not notice it or you might think you can...

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Why Is Your Car Stalling? Here Are 5 Reasons

When your car engine stalls, it means that your engine has died. While this can happen at any time, it’s most alarming if it happens while you’re driving. A car that stalls when it’s in motion puts...

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The Foolproof Guide on How to Jump Start a Car Battery

Chances are, you’ve experienced a dead car battery at least once in your life. And, if you haven’t had one yet, eventually you will.

Dead batteries often happen out of the blue. They can occur after...

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What Happens If Your Transmission Goes Out (And How to Prevent It)

When it comes to essential car components, your transmission ranks pretty high up there on the list. Your transmission is responsible for making sure that the right amount of power is delivered to...

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What to Do If Your Car Won’t Start In Cold Weather

Cold weather and cars aren’t necessarily sworn enemies, but they’re never going to be best friends. In the Cleveland area, where the temperatures start dipping in the fall and hit freezing by...

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