Category: Auto Service
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Top 8 Powerful Winter Car Care Mistakes
If winter weather hasn’t hit Chicago by the time you read this, you can bet that it’s on the way. When the weather is frightful, your morning commute can be slow but uneventful or it can be downright nasty. It’s the little things that count and while winter won’t wait, you may have put off Read more
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Strange Car Noises You Should Never Ignore
Have you ever been driving and you are lost in your thoughts about how work would be, what you needed to do after work, and where you would get the money for this, that, and the other thing when suddenly, a noise interrupts your thoughts. What is that strange noise your car is making? What Read more
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Car Games to Make Holiday Road Trips Entertaining
For many people, sharing the holiday celebrations with loved ones requires a road trip or two. If you’ve got kids in tow, it can be a long, noisy ride. But one way to take the stress out of the equation and enjoy quality family time is to add in some fun travel-friendly games. Here is Read more
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Wheels and Deals: Cutting Car Ownership Costs
Lots of vehicle owners chalk up car-ownership costs mainly to the price at the pump or unexpected repairs, but other factors figure big-time in calculating how much your set of wheels truly is costing. Driving style, preventive maintenance and insurance options all contribute to how much you’re paying (and could be saving). Read more
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Breathe easier with a new cabin air filter
Suffering from winter wheeze? You know…that raspy-hacky throat thing stemming from months of frigid temps, dry-as-desert home-heating systems and, perhaps, a skipped furnace filter swap (or two). Your car also could be a culprit…if it’s overdue for a cabin air filter change. Read more
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Low tire pressure? Warning signs you can’t ignore
On a recent service visit, a young couple shared the adventures they had on a recent weekend road trip. Their destination: a favorite apple orchard. Before they left, they filled up the gas tank, checked the oil, buckled in the kids and took off. However, a glowing orange light on their dash almost ruined their Read more
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We offer service with a SMILE
When weekend warriors head to the hardware store for supplies to paint their family room, their to-buy list may include paint, paint brushes and drop cloths. However, from the moment they enter the store, the retail team guides them through the buying process to ensure they leave with everything they need. In the paint department, Read more
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3 benefits of a used car inspection
Congratulations, you’re ready to purchase your next set of pre-owned wheels. Before you cough up the cash, we highly recommend a used vehicle inspection to save you time, money and frustration down the road. Here are three benefits of a used vehicle inspection: 1. A pre-purchase inspection gives you extra assurance. Schedule a pre-purchase inspection Read more
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College or bust! Fill up on vehicle back-to-school basics
Before you hit the books, pick up your owner’s manual to ensure your car is roadworthy and in tip-top shape for the commute back to school. This manual is your go-to-guide to ensure your wheels get you where you need to go all semester long. Parents, it’s never too early to school your kids on Read more
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Phone estimates rarely ring true
Remember the old Phone First ad campaign? Its spirited little jingle implored people not to waste time and gas visiting stores that were closed or out of a certain item, but to get on the horn instead. That logic works OK for checking on inventory or asking about operating hours, but not so great for Read more
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Auto innovations promise safety and convenience
Baby-boomer mythology had a generation believing we’d already be at least 10 years into commuting to work in personal rocket packs, jettisoning from home to office to shopping center to wherever. So much for yesterday’s predictions. But excitement exists today on the automotive horizon for some great gadgets that are just around the corner or Read more
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A great summer vacations starts with a safe arrival
Sunnier Chicago days signal summer soon will be sizzling. No doubt, Winnetka motorists are ready to embrace the warm weather, but how about our cars? If a vacation vs. a staycation is in your family’s forecast, it makes sense to ensure your vehicle is up for the rigors of the open road. Don’t take for Read more