It feels good to be the person in your friend group that can confidently recommend an honest auto shop and know they’ll have a great experience. A vehicle is more than a chunk of metal, it’s the way you get yourself and your loved ones around on important travels, like work and vacations. Your vehicle […]
Whether you know how to handle your vehicle in the snow or not, it’s always beneficial to refresh yourself on driving safely in snowy conditions. Sometimes lack of experience is problematic, but other times overconfidence is the culprit. Here are some great winter driving tips from Car and Driver Drive smoothly: Gentle movements, gradual acceleration […]
The electric vehicle market skyrocketed in the last few years in Utah. In June earlier this year, the Salt Lake Tribune wrote an article on the vehicle boom saying Utahns are adding more vehicles than people right now. Their article reported: “According to Utah Division of Motor Vehicle statistics, registrations for electric vehicles are up 560% […]
The auto industry has its fair share of incredible stories. The first automobile was invented in Germany in the 1800s, but America quickly dominated the industry in the beginning of the twentieth century. In the 1920s, the auto industry was the backbone of consumer society across the country, and in the early 1980s, one out […]
Nothing ruins a road trip like your car overheating in an unknown place. Not only is an overheated engine inconvenient, it’s also scary and potentially dangerous. Engines overheat for a variety of reasons, such as a cooling system leak or malfunction preventing heat from escaping the engine compartment, a broken radiator fan or water pump, […]
Utah roads have a lot of potholes, but our state is not in top 10 in the US with the worst potholes. According to Google ranks, the worst states for potholes are New York at 10, then Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Illinois, Massachusetts, Ohio, Nebraska, Michigan, Indiana, and Washington at number one. Potholes can wreak havoc on […]
When you think of common reasons for car accidents you probably think of people driving under the influence or someone driving recklessly or at high speeds. Distractions are another big reason for car accidents, and smart phones are only adding to that problem. But did you know that deferred car maintenance can also be a […]
The most important safety feature on your vehicle is your braking system. No matter how fast we want to go, we have to be able to stop reliably when we push on that brake pedal. In general, you should be getting your brakes checked about every 12,000 miles, or about every 6 months. This is […]
How much you spend on vehicle repairs each year varies based on numerous factors, including your age. A Harris Poll recently revealed that Americans spend about $397 per year on their auto maintenance and repairs, which is a much lower figure than some might have guessed! Overseen by Ally Bank, the Harris Poll considered figures from […]
vehicle’s steering and suspension - Your car is a complex machine that requires every part to be in good condition and functional in order to ensure your safety. One of the most intricate systems of any vehicle is the suspension. Just like any other part, the more wear and tear—and miles—your suspension undergoes, the more […]
