Safety
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 More5 Safety Tips for Back to School Driving
The coronavirus has turned our normal routines upside down. Groceries and meals are being delivered in many cases, regular pastimes, such as extended family dinners or block parties, have been put on hold, even many students are now doing back-to-school from their living rooms. You might be working from home yourself or if you don’t…
Read MoreAuto 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 MoreTrivia: What to do when you slip on the ice with anti-lock brakes
This winter has been full of snow and ice. If you hit a slippery patch on the road and your car has anti-lock brakes, you should: A. Throw on the hazards and turn the steering wheel violently from side to side. B. Pump the brakes hard and fast to the beat of your favorite tune.…
Read MoreIt's a new year – resolve to keep your car running smoothly and safely!
Happy New Year! Do your New Year’s resolutions include taking great care of your car or truck this year? If so, we can help! Our auto technicians are the best of the best and you can rely on Hong Kong Auto Service to make your service visit a pleasant, personable one. Just in case you’re…
Read MoreThis dashboard light involves the airbag system and is a major safety issue
There are a number of dashboard warning lights that can pop on at any minute. Everyone knows what the oil light and battery light are for, but a lot of them require pulling out the owners’ manual. In the coming months, we are going to take a look at different lights and what they stand…
Read MoreTire rotations help your tires last longer, which saves you money!
Question: I get my car’s oil changed regularly, but is it worth the time and money to get my tires rotated? Does it even make any difference? Answer: The short answer to these questions is “yes” and “yes.” Getting your tires rotated is definitely worth the time and money, and it makes a big difference on…
Read MoreGet your vehicle in shape for summer road trips!
It’s May, which means Memorial Day is right around the corner. Memorial Day means cookouts and parades, and it also means the beginning of summer road trip season. After a long winter, your vehicle needs some TLC before heading out. Here are some suggestions for getting your car road worthy and ready for a long…
Read MoreBack-to-school lesson: “S” is for safety
School buses soon will be returning to neighborhood streets as their summer vacation hibernation comes to a close, their orange presence as sure a sign summer is nearing an end as the ever-shortening daylight hours. That means it’s time to make a concerted effort to up the safety factor as kids often race care-free across…
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