Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

What is ABS?

How does ABS work?

What is an Anti-lock Braking System?

Nearly every new vehicle comes equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), but many people aren’t sure exactly what it does or how it works. While nearly everyone understands that it is a safety feature to help keep you safe on the road, it can be more helpful to be able to recognize the signs when ABS is activated so that you know what is going on in your vehicle. Check out this video explaining how ABS works and how it helps you stay safe! Read the rest of this entry >>

Used car lot

What to look for when test driving a used car

How-to: Test drive a used car

When you are in the market for a new or used vehicle, it can be overwhelming trying to decide what kind of vehicle you want and how much you can afford. Once you have that narrowed down and have a possible vehicle picked out, it is important to take it for a test drive (or two) to make sure that it is in good shape. But what do you need to look and listen for to determine if the car is in good shape? Check out these tips on how to successfully test drive a used car. Read the rest of this entry >>

Cleaning Windshield Preventing Streaks

How to Fix Streaking on Vehicle Windshield

When the rain starts and you turn on your windshield wipers, there’s nothing worse than streaks in your line of sight, potentially causing a dangerous situation for you and your passengers. It’s important to be able to see out of all your windows, and streaks don’t need to stand in your way. Follow these instructions to get a streak-free shine with a little at-home elbow grease.   Read the rest of this entry >>