4 Ways Winter Weather Affects Your Exhaust System

The average winter temperature in Cleveland ranges from 26 to 33 degrees Fahrenheit. Severe cold and extreme weather conditions can take a toll on your vehicle, including your car’s exhaust system. 

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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.

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4 Brake Safety Tips Every Driver Should Know

Brakes are arguably the most important system in your car. Caring for them should be a top priority for every driver — regardless of your level of comfort with DIY car care and repair. Keep reading...

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6 Common Symptoms of Suspension Problems (and How to Prevent Them)

City crews work overtime to keep the potholes filled here in Cleveland, but one (or a few!) may have already done its dirty work to your vehicle. Pothole damage can range from blown tires and cracked...

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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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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 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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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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Can I Drive With the Check Engine Light On?

Picture this: You’re in the middle of your daily morning routine, trying to rush the kids out of the door in time for school. You get everyone ready and in the car, only for the check engine light to...

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