Washing a car can feel pretty simple, but if you want to keep your vehicle in top condition, there are more pitfalls than you might think. Even models that are built to be tough as nails can be sensitive to the wrong cleaning products and techniques, and you don’t want to find out which ones […]
Author: Sheila O'Neill
Sheila was born in California and went to college in New York to get a degree in writing. She has since driven between the two states on more than one occasion behind the wheel of her Honda Civic, which she bought new and has now had for nearly ten years, racking up over 80,000 miles. Together, Sheila and her beloved car have visited Wall Drug in South Dakota, the Cadillac Ranch in Texas, The House on the Rock in Wisconsin, and a countless number of “world’s largest” items, including the largest rubber stamp, fork, pencil, wind chime, and bottle of ketchup.
A Buyer’s Guide to Portable Tire Inflators
It’s easy to take care of low air pressure at a gas station, but what if you’re out in the middle of nowhere and don’t want to risk causing more serious damage during the miles you’ll have to drive to get to an air pump? Having a portable tire inflator in the trunk can give […]
Your Car’s First Oil Change: Separating Fact From Fiction
An oil change is one of those things that every driver is aware of, but some pay more attention to than others. Unless you have an EV, your vehicle needs to change its oil regularly to keep running well. But exactly how often an oil change needs to happen can be unclear if you’re uncertain. […]
Bed Liner Options for Your Used Chevy Truck
Chevy truck owners generally get a lot of use out of their vehicles—they are, after all, trucks. You don’t buy a Silverado or a Colorado so it can sit in your driveway and look pretty; you get a truck because you have work to do, trailers to tow, cargo to haul, and so on. A […]
Resurfacing vs Replacing Brake Rotors: What You Need to Know
There are plenty of reasons why you might need to visit your local Ford or Toyota service center. Some are no cause for concern, like coming in for a regularly scheduled oil change or tire rotation, but when you’re having issues (especially issues with your braking system), things can get a little scarier—and a little […]
How Can I Rotate My Own Tires?
Taking your vehicle to a mechanic or dealership service center for a tire rotation is the quickest and easiest way to get the job done. However, it does cost a bit of money, so if you’re handy and would rather spend time and elbow grease instead of cold hard cash, then doing the job yourself […]
Glass Repair on a Car: Why It Is Important
Compared to engine trouble or a flat tire, a cracked car window may not seem like an urgent issue, but glass repair is important and warrants a visit to a trusted collision shop near you ASAP. Some of the dangers of letting broken glass go unfixed aren’t immediately apparent, so in this article, we’re going […]