Auto repair
Transmission Flush or Fluid Change? Which Does Your Car Need?
One thing most people love about their cars is that automatic transmissions seem to develop few, if any, problems. There isn’t much effort when it comes to keeping your automatic transmission running smoothly. Simply follow the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule, right? However, what do you do if you have an older vehicle and the mileage goes…
Read More5 Things Your Check Engine Light is Trying to Tell You
Is there anything that can strike more fear in your heart than seeing that blazing Check Engine light – besides a semi driving straight for you? OK, maybe red lights flashing in your rear-view mirror, but you get the idea. What does the Check Engine light mean? You shut off the radio, yell at the…
Read More13 Winter Driving Hacks to Put Some Fun Back into Cold-Weather Driving
There is very little to smile about when it comes to driving in the winter in the windy city. Did you know that one of the oldest names for Chicago is Mud City? Doesn’t it feel as if that name should still apply? That or Slush Heaven, it’s a toss-up. When the cold weather has…
Read More6 Reasons Why Your Car Won’t Start and What To Do About It
Is there anything in life more frustrating than getting ready to leave work and feeling so thankful that the day is over, but when you turn the key to start the car. . . nothing. Or maybe you hear that cranking sound, and the car won’t start. Other times, the car makes a clicking sound,…
Read More5 Reasons for Choosing an Independent Repair Shop Instead of the Car Dealer
When it comes time for auto maintenance or repairs, choosing where to go can feel like a real tug of war. Many people think that a dealership should know all the ins and outs of their vehicle, making the dealer an “obvious” choice. On the other hand, many consumers are turned off by the pricing…
Read MoreYour Car Just Failed the Emissions Test. Now What?
It’s time to renew your tags and you received a notice that your vehicle needs an emissions test before you can do so. No problem. You head down for what you think will be a quick emissions test and bang! That nice man tells you that your car failed! In fact, he won’t even test…
Read MoreSave Time, Money and Headaches When Buying a Pre-Owned Car
Are you considering buying a pre-owned vehicle? That’s a money-savvy choice when you consider that the value of new cars drops substantially as soon as you drive it off the lot. One key to purchasing a pre-owned vehicle is finding one that is safe and is going to be reliable for you. Finding that trouble-free…
Read MoreWhat Every Driver Should Know about the ABS on Their Vehicle
We Chicagoans do love our cars, don’t we? Especially in the slush-fest that describes a typical Chicago winter. Staying warm and dry inside our cars when those howling winds and swirling snows hit is a sheer delight. Driving in these conditions, however, is another story. Everyone has at least one hair-raising tale that involves ice,…
Read MoreClient Loyalty: How Important is it to Find an Auto Shop You Trust and Rely Upon for Everything?
To many of us, it seems that loyalty is less appreciated than ever. Changing times and changing attitudes have also changed the landscape of loyalty. Thank goodness there is a place where genuine loyalty is respected and rewarded. That place is your local, independent, auto repair shop. Small or large, independent repair shops depend upon…
Read MoreAm I Safe if My Airbag Warning Light Is On?
With roots dating as far back as 1951, the modern airbag system is one of the greatest innovations in automobile safety ever invented. Unfortunately, whenever your airbag warning light or supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) warning lamp is illuminated, this life-saving measure is most likely deactivated. This leaves you and your passengers in danger of being thrown into the…
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