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Five reasons your check engine light may be on

Seeing the check engine light illuminate up in the driver display can be one of the most frustrating things as a driver, because you’re left wondering why it’s on and wondering how much cash you’ll have to fork up at your next service appointment. Luckily, it’s not always the worst thing in the world. Take a look below at five different reasons why your check engine light may be on! (more…)

Signs of a bad alternator

Every once in awhile, you’re bound to run into problems with your vehicle. If you go to start your car and all you hear is a clicking noise, you may be quick to assume the battery is dead. Unfortunately, it can be more complex than that. Sometimes it’s due to a failing alternator. If that’s the case, replacing the battery won’t do anything. In fact, you may find that your new battery will die right away too. Below we’ve listed some of the signs of a bad alternator so you’ll have a better idea of how to diagnose your vehicle the next time you run into problems. (more…)

How to tell if you need a wheel alignment

Wheel alignments are just one of the many automotive services you may find yourself needing over the course of your vehicle’s lifespan. As you drive over obstacles in the road, hit a few curbs, and encounter a few unsightly potholes, the jarring impact will eventually shift your wheels out of alignment. However, knowing when it’s time for a wheel alignment isn’t as simple as checking the wheels to see if they look crooked. Check out how to tell if you need a wheel alignment! (more…)

As the weather gets colder out, that dreadful trip out to the car to start it gets more and more daunting. Look, we get it. It’s not that you’re weak-minded; it’s because the bitter cold is enough to drain the spirits of all of us. Luckily, most Chevy models come equipped with a Remote Start feature. This feature, as the name suggests, allows you to start your vehicle remotely without being inside. Take a look at how this feature works in the short video tutorial below! (more…)

Five things you should know if you’re detailing your car

Do you consider yourself a DIY-er? Do you enjoy detailing your own vehicle? If so, you probably have a lot of pride in the work you do to keep your vehicle looking fresh. While we completely respect that, we want to make sure you know a few of the tips and tricks in the industry that can go a long way in keeping your car looking as good as possible. Check out these five different things you should know if you’re detailing your own car! (more…)

How do I know if my wheels aren’t aligned?

You may be familiar with wheel alignment services. In case you aren’t, a wheel alignment is a service that, as the name suggests, re-positions the wheels on your vehicle to make sure they’re straight. Wheels can become unaligned when you hit potholes or bumps in the road. While this isn’t always going to cause extreme damage, the alignment can get worse and worse over time, which can also affect your fuel efficiency. Check out a few signs to help you know that your wheels aren’t properly aligned! (more…)

Five ways to improve fuel economy

Getting the most out of your vehicle’s fuel economy will require very little work on your part. Most people think that in order to get better MPGs, they need to buy a new vehicle that has an EPA-estimated higher fuel efficiency rating. Actually, there are a few habits you can change to watch those MPGs go up. Take a look at five different ways to improve fuel economy here on our blog! (more…)

If you have a flat tire on your hands, don’t worry. There are several simple steps on how to change a tire and get you back on the road. Take a look and follow these instructions.  (more…)