Among the many advantages of electric vehicles is the fact that they generally require less maintenance than their traditional internal-combustion engine (ICE) brethren. In fact, EVs have drivetrains that consist of as few as 20 parts to an ICE’s 2,000. This simplification holds a number of advantages, as having fewer parts generally means fewer things […]
Car selling can be nearly as, if not more, stressful than car buying. A lot of thought needs to go into the prep work before you sell your car. You need to be thinking of what you should repair before selling or what presale routine maintenance needs to happen. And that’s just to start. You’ll […]
Auto repairs can often be intimidating and expensive. Sometimes it feels like that check engine symbol might as well be a dollar sign for what the whole experience could end up costing you. While there are certainly some repair and maintenance jobs that are better left to the experts, you might be surprised to learn […]
Whether you like to work on your vehicle yourself, turn to Google for “Ram service near me” at the first sight of trouble, or you fall somewhere in between, it’s important that you follow the service schedule for your vehicle. While you can trust the advice and schedule provided when you visit a certified Ram […]
One of the most frustrating (and most common) automotive failures is to get behind the wheel and have the engine fail to start. The vast majority of the time, this failure can be traced back to an aging battery and can be quickly remedied with a jump start and a drive to the nearest auto […]
Winter tires are an invaluable addition to any garage, offering superb traction and reliability in snow and ice. They might not be cheap, but it’s important to think of them as an investment. While the $500 to $600 price tag might scare off some thriftier drivers, searching for a set of “winter tires near me” […]
There’s no denying that the tires on your vehicle are one of the most essential parts to maintain in great condition, no matter where you live or what your road conditions are like. If you’re in a place with rough winter weather, like the Midwest, then this becomes even more crucial as having the right […]
Short answer: your car’s stalling because the engine isn’t receiving what it needs to function, or you’re trying to do something that will damage it. Longer answer: keep reading. When your car stalls, your engine essentially stops working for one of several different reasons, most of them mechanical in nature. Any engine can stall, though, […]
Once upon a time, I didn’t really think about the alignment of tires. I assumed that wheels were upright, turned on a vertical axis, and pointed straight ahead, and they just were that way. Now that I’m older, wiser, and uncomfortably aware of the fact that at an infinitesimal level, nothing actually touches anything else […]
The Suburban is the largest SUV in Chevy’s lineup, and if you take care of it properly, it can keep you and your family on the road for a long time. Whether you just bought a 2022 Chevy Suburban or you’re thinking about it, and you’re curious about what kind of maintenance schedule you might […]
You’re cruising down the road, perhaps going to work or simply enjoying your day off, when all of a sudden great plumes of steam start rolling out from under the hood of your car; what do you do? Do you freak out and panic, perhaps slam on your brakes in the middle of traffic or […]
Car maintenance can seem daunting for anyone who isn’t familiar with rummaging around the engine under the hood – even more so when a jack is required, and you have to scoot beneath several thousand pounds of metal, rubber, and plastic. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Not every vehicle out there is […]
Selling your vehicle can be a daunting process, but there are a few simple things to keep in mind as you prepare to put yours on the market. Generally speaking, selling to a dealer is going to require less pre-sale maintenance. Dealers are less likely to be put off by cosmetic defects and have the […]
You may be thinking to yourself, “Maybe it’s time to sell my car,” and if you’re ready to start the process, you’ll want to do a little prep work first. Getting your vehicle ready to sell means giving it a makeover so that it wows potential buyers the moment they lay eyes on it. After […]
Winter is guaranteed to arrive once a year and wreak havoc upon our streets. Once the snow and ice melts, life can return to a resemblance of normalcy, but until that happens, precautions have to be taken to make sure you get through it in one piece. In many ways, the process of preparing for […]
When working on a vehicle, few things are worse than reaching for some anti-seize lubricant or bearing grease only to discover that you don’t have any. Most of us make sure we have the right parts ready when we’re working on something – it’s easy to remember spark plugs when you’re replacing one because that’s […]
While there is a lot of simple auto-maintenance that you can easily tackle by yourself at home, there are other sorts of service that require much more expertise. Even with things that you probably don’t want to mess with in your driveway, it’s still important to understand how everything works so that you’ll know what […]
Allow me to paint a picture for you: it’s 7 am on a Monday morning, you’re dragging hard from enjoying your weekend and running a bit late for work; you get to your car and notice a pool of strange, brown fluid slowly drying below your vehicle. Your first thought is a string of expletives; […]
If you’re a person who enjoys DIY car maintenance, the emergence of complex electronic vehicle systems may feel like a deterrent, but even the newest cars still contain basic components that are easy to take care of yourself. Performing a Nissan oil change isn’t for the typical owner, but if you have the right tools […]
You’ve got the keys to a shiny new car in the palm of your hand, and the last thing you’re thinking of is your vehicle’s maintenance schedule. Whether you just purchased a brand new car or you’ve found the ideal car on a used car lot near you, understanding maintenance intervals is imperative for the […]
What’s your favorite Nissan model? Whether you have a workhorse like the Titan sitting in your driveway, a family-friendly SUV like the Pathfinder, or an efficient and comfortable sedan like the Altima, one of the best ways to ensure your Nissan’s longevity is to stay current with its routine maintenance. While most drivers are pretty […]
