Summer Road Trip Tips: Breakdown Prevention

Summer keeps chugging along and so does road trip season. No matter what your plans are this summer, no one wants to breakdown in the heat in a place far away from home. Follow these steps before any extended driving this summer in order to keep your vehicle on the road.

Maximizing Road Trip MPG

Road trip season is upon us. Whether you’re visiting family, the mountains, the beach, a theme park, or some other adventure, costs can add up quickly. Before you embark on your next road trip, give the following road trip MPG tips a try. Maximizing your MPG will save you money at the pump, which in turn will give you more money to spend on fun activities.

Getting Your Car Ready for Summer

As the weather gets warmer, it’s easy to forgo car maintenance in favor of spending more time outside. But, before you head out on your summer adventures, make sure to get your car back into shape. Winter and Spring can wreak havoc on your vehicle in multiple ways, and it’s your responsibility as a car owner to prevent a breakdown that could easily be avoided.

The Basics of Car Maintenance

Vehicle maintenance is easy to neglect. Daily life gets busy and time seems to fly. By the time you know it, it’s been 5 months since your vehicle has seen any maintenance. If you struggle to keep up with your regular maintenance schedule, you are not alone. In a recent study done by the Car Care Council, 84 percent of vehicles on the road are in the need of service or parts.

A Little Spring Cleaning for Your Car: Part 2

We are back with some more spring cleaning tips for your vehicle. Follow these last 6 steps on the spring cleaning checklist to get your vehicle ready to conquer the roads of spring.

A Little Spring Cleaning for Your Car

Winter is not your vehicle’s friend. The winter elements try their best to wear down your vehicle. That is why when spring rolls around, it is the perfect time to give your vehicle a good spring cleaning, both inside and out. Here are 5 ways to spring clean your vehicle and rid it of any lingering winter weather.

When to Check Your Oil

One point we want to drive home to our readers is that motor oil truly is the lifeblood of your vehicle. Too many vehicle problems and breakdowns are caused by poor oil habits. One habit that we should all pick up is to check our oil every other time we get gas. Even in newer vehicles, your oil level is going to get low, it is just a matter of time. So, every other time you find yourself at the pump, just follow the following procedure for an accurate reading of your oil level.