Your car’s check engine light turns on, and you’re faced with a decision — do you opt for the dealership or a local auto shop? We’ve outlined the benefits and drawbacks of each choice and when one...
According to a 2019 Consumer Reports Survey, 63% of prospective car buyers are interested in electric vehicles. But how do you know if one is right for you? Understanding how electric cars work and...
Your car’s head gasket is one of those parts that your engine can’t run without, but it’s still relatively unfamiliar to the everyday driver. A blown head gasket is a serious problem that requires...
Whether you’re heading to work, school or errands, you expect your car to run smoothly and reliably when you need it. Nothing is more frustrating than a dead battery on a cold morning or a blown tire...
During Cleveland’s raging winters, road salt is frequently applied on public streets and highways to prevent ice and snow from accumulating. While this salt makes for safer driving conditions, it...
A car is a big investment. That’s why taking care of it properly is so important. You visit your doctor for checkups before you get sick and take your pets in for their annual veterinarian...
Few sounds are more stress-inducing than an engine cranking over and over. By the time the car actually starts—if it does at all—you’re a ball of nerves worrying about being late to your destination,...
Transmission fluid plays a vital role in keeping your car running, but it isn’t something most of us think about as often as oil changes, fluid top-offs or filling up with gas. If you haven’t had...
As Game of Thrones famously warned, “Winter is coming.” And while you probably don’t have to worry about what winter will do to your kingdom or dragons, you should be thinking about what it means for...
It’s common knowledge that you need to regularly change your oil and check the oil level in your car to make sure it’s running smoothly, but did you know that the water pump plays an equally...
You get in the car to head to...
