SQUEAK … SQUEAL … GRIND! If you hear these sounds while applying the brakes on your vehicle, you should make an appointment with your auto mechanic ASAP. These noises can be warning signs that your vehicle is in need of a brake replacement. If you hear more of a high-pitched scraping sound or the brake […]
Read MoreHow Often Should I Change My Car’s Fluids?
The classic oil change rule of thumb was every 3,000 miles. Some car enthusiasts will insist that you should abide by that rule, even if your new car has an alert system that detects when it is time to get your oil changed. The truth of the matter is that everyone will have their own […]
Read MoreWhy Does PA Have So Many Potholes And Why Should I Avoid Them?
Did you know that Pennsylvania roads were recently ranked the fifth worst in the nation? Surprisingly, less than 4% of Interstate highways and the Pennsylvania Turnpike contribute to that low ranking. Lower-traffic-volume roads (AKA country back roads) throughout the Keystone State are the real culprit of PA’s bad rap on road conditions. Potholes – those […]
Read MoreHow Do I Know If I Need an Alignment?
Do you frequently travel on poorly maintained roads with potholes? Have you ever noticed your car pulling towards one side while driving? Does your steering wheel ever look crooked when you know that you are driving straight? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be in need of getting your wheel […]
Read MoreCars Throughout History
Does Henry Ford’s name come to mind when you think about the invention of the car? Surprisingly, a man by the name of Karl Benz (and several other inventors before him) is attributed to designing car engines and automobiles before Ford actually did. Benz invented the first gas-powered car in 1885. It only sported three […]
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