How Often Do I Really Need to Change My Oil?
For decades, the standard practice for the interval between oil changes was 3,000 miles. Your mechanic wrote it on the sticker fixed to the inside of your windshield, and as a responsible car owner,...
How Often Should I Take In My Car For Maintenance?
A regular maintenance schedule is one of the best things you can do for the health and safety of your vehicle.
The Top Causes of Catalytic Converter Failure
Your car’s catalytic converter is the part of the exhaust system responsible for trapping and cleaning toxic gases from the engine and converting them to less harmful emissions. Without a catalytic...
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,...
9 Tips to Prepare Your Car for Ohio Winters
Ah, winter! Snowmen and sledding, hot cocoa and crackling fires. What’s not to love?
How To Tell If My Brake Pads Are Worn Out
You’re driving along, minding your business, when you lightly press on the brake and ease into a left turn. Then you hear it. Squeaaaaal!
5 Tips for Women Navigating Car Repairs (From a Woman in the Industry)
Christine Boyce didn’t set out to own a chain of muffler and brake shops around the Cleveland area. In fact, she began her career as an accountant.
Preparing Your Car for Spring Weather: Tips for Protecting Against Rain and Storms
A rainy weather forecast is more than a minor inconvenience, requiring you to grab a jacket and umbrella on your way out the door. Wet roads, foggy conditions and car parts worn out from harsh winter...
The Top 5 Symptoms of an Exhaust Manifold Leak — And What to Do about Them
You get in the car to head to work and that dreaded check engine light comes on. And what’s that you hear? It sounds like the engine is roaring. These are classic symptoms of a leaking exhaust...
How to Get the Best Gas Mileage
Gas is expensive, but if you have to commute for work or drive your kids around, you don’t have much of a choice on when to fill up your tank.
