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Essential Tasks to Prepare Your Car for Cooler Weather and Changing Road Conditions As the warm summer months give way to cooler fall temperatures, it’s important to prepare your vehicle for the changing weather and road conditions. Colder temperatures, rain, and...

As the summer fades and fall settles in, it’s important to give your vehicle the attention it needs to handle the seasonal changes. The transition to cooler weather often reveals issues that might have gone unnoticed during the warmer months, especially for import...

Preparing for a long vacation drive starts well before you actually get behind the wheel, and even if you're not taking a driving vacation this year, you should take the same steps at the beginning of a new season to make sure your vehicle is truly road-worthy. Any...

The state of Arizona currently has a law which bans the use of cellphones while driving, unless the device you're using is in hands-free mode. This means you cannot hold or support a cellphone, you cannot read or send messages, and you can't scroll through social...

In the market for a nice car? Consider the advantages of buying a used Mercedes Benz. Why drive a boring car when you can get an upscale, reliable Mercedes Benz in the same price range.  Seriously.  For the price of a new Accura, Kia Optima, Chevy Malibu, or Ford...

Audi drivers love their cars. Ask them why and you’ll get a surprising range of reasons. The brand has a reputation for innovative design and cutting-edge technology. From the driver’s point of view, reliability and customer service rate high. Thinking about...

If you’re looking for a new car, consider buying a used Audi. You can save money and move up to a luxury car at the same time. The Audi has an excellent reputation for reliability and a superior driving experience. Buying a Used Audi - Should You? If you’re looking at...

There’s been an ongoing debate about tire inflation.  Most drivers scratch their heads when they hear that. Surely air goes into tires, right? There’s an alternative available, pure nitrogen. Air or nitrogen - what should you use? Which is the right choice for your...

Seriously - we see the logo, we get the membership promotions, and we sometimes see auto repair shops with the sticker in the window.  The sticker says that that particular auto repair facility is, or was, a AAA approved repair shop.  What we want to explore is...

Looking at new BMWs and frightened by the price? You can  save significant amounts of money by investing in a used BMW. There are many of these on the market that cost much less expensive than new. BMWs have a strong reputation for quality and innovative technology...

We have responded to a number of questions and inquiries from local Volkswagen owners regarding recent issues on some VW models.  You may have heard that on September 18, 2015, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. received notice from the US Environmental Protection...

One question that many car owners ask is: should I use synthetic oil or “regular” oil? Here are some ways to decide which kind of oil to use. Oil and why it is needed: Before discussing what kind of oil to use, it is important to understand why oil is needed in a car....

A common issue that car owners face is that over time, the clear plastic lenses over the headlights can become foggy or cloudy, which degrades your night visibility.  The fogginess generally comes from a combination of sunlight damage and built-up grime. Many owners...