Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

Cleaning Your Wiper Cleaning Fluid Nozzles Help

Cleaning a Blocked Windshield Wiper Fluid Nozzle 

Your vehicle has two nozzles that spray windshield wiper fluid onto your windshield, allowing your wiper blades to wipe away dirt and debris that are blocking your view. Instead of simply driving with a dirty windshield when the cleaning liquid isn’t spraying out, use these instructions to clean out the dirt and debris that might be impacting your nozzles.   Read the rest of this entry >>

Checklist for Spring Cleaning Your Car in 2017

Around this time of year many of us get the bug, the spring cleaning bug. Whether this means you’ll be scrubbing your floors or washing all the blinds in your house, there’s work to be done! Many of us forget that our vehicles could use a good cleaning every so often, so why not take this opportunity to get your car in shape for spring! Read on to find our vehicle spring cleaning checklist and some tips from a professional on how to get your exterior to shine after the winter weather has finally left us.   Read the rest of this entry >>

How to Find a Tire Leak at Home

5 Steps to Find Your Car Tire Leak

There are few things as frustrating as walking out to a car with a flat tire when you need to hit the road. Keeping an eye on our tire pressure is a great way to avoid this, but if there’s a leak, you will probably have to get it fixed. If your tires are leaking, but you aren’t sure where the leak is coming from, follow these five quick steps to finding the leak in your car tire.   Read the rest of this entry >>

Tips for Buying a Towing SUV

What Makes A Vehicle Capable of Towing?

We think of cars and we think power. While we are quite aware of the fact that some are more powerful than others, it’s important to note that horsepower doesn’t always equate to towing capability. There are a lot of things that go into making a towing-capable SUV or truck. Why can’t sports cars tow? They’ve got the horsepower, right? Check out the 6 things your towing vehicle needs below!  Read the rest of this entry >>

4 Tips for First-Time Car Buyers in 2017

Buying a car is a big step, and it can become quite stressful if you aren’t prepared. We’ve got four tips for getting yourself ready to buy a car, and give yourself a head start on the decision-making process. When you’re in the market to buy a new set of wheels, there are lots of things to consider. Read on and find out what you can do before visiting a dealership to get yourself on track to end up in the perfect vehicle for your needs and lifestyle.   Read the rest of this entry >>

defogging windshield in icy weather

How to Defog a Windshield in the Winter

So, you’re in a hurry to get to work and you start the car only to find that your windshield starts to fog up and you can’t see. You could sit there and wait until the fog slowly disappears, or use your hands to clear an area leaving a hand print mess to clean up later, or you could use our tips to quickly get rid of the fog and be on your way. Read on and see what you can do to quickly defog your windshield in the winter, and also when it’s warm out!  Read the rest of this entry >>

Good dog breeds for frequent road trips

Best Dog Breeds for Frequent Travelers

Some of us love dogs, and some of us love to travel. So, what do you do if you want to take a canine companion along with you when you travel? Well, there are certain breeds that make better low-stress companions for your next big trip. Planning a trip for people is hard enough, but if you have a dog that doesn’t do well with the travels, you’ll often have to leave them behind. If you’re thinking about getting a dog, but you want to be sure to get a breed that can come along with you, check out this list!  Read the rest of this entry >>