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...

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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,...

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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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Why Does My Car’s Fuel Efficiency Keep Dropping?

You haven’t changed your driving habits, yet you find yourself pulling into the gas station more often than you used to.

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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...

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Your Guide to Safe COVID-19 Road Trips

Summer is coming to an end, but there's still time to sneak in that 2020 getaway you postponed because of COVID-19. Ohio families, like many around the world, put their travel plans on hold this year...

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How to Quickly Repair a Cracked Radiator Hose

Radiator hoses are an inexpensive but critical part of your car’s cooling system. While they don’t cost a lot of money, they can run up some big bills if they aren’t cared for properly. Every time...

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The Best Advice You Can Hear About Spring Tune-Ups

After a long, cold winter, spring is finally in the air. That means it’s time to get ready for sunshine and road trips. But before you hop in your car and take to the open road — or even just resume...

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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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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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