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TSB, not USB

You probably know that USB is a computer term (it stands for Universal Serial Bus). But do you know what a TSB is? You should, because it could be important for your vehicle. A TSB is a Technical Ser...
Published on: Apr 21, 2024

Severe Driving in

Owner's manuals have schedules for preventive maintenance. can check on things like oil changes, transmission service and so on. They say you should change your oil after driving a certain distance&n...
Published on: Apr 14, 2024

Simple Answers from Auto Shack Inc: Alignment

{{ image('MzQ3') }} Question:How do I know when I need a wheel alignment? Auto Shack Inc Answer:When drivers' wheels are properly aligned they all point in the same direction. When they are out of ...
Published on: Apr 07, 2024

Busted In : The Maintenance Free Myth

{{ image('MzAw') }} Quality surveys report fewer problems with new cars than ever before. So does that mean that modern vehicles have become maintenance free?Back when cars spent more time in repai...
Published on: Apr 04, 2024

It's New To Me - What To Do When You Buy Used In

drivers sell vehicles for a lot of different reasons. Maybe they just want something new or maybe they're selling the vehicle because it has a problem or two. So how do you know what you're gett...
Published on: Mar 12, 2024

Do I Need AWD? (Pros and Cons of AWD)

When the cold weather rolls around and the first slippery days confront drivers, it's tempting to say, "I need an all-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicle to deal with the weather."  Well, may...
Published on: Feb 25, 2024

Check Engine Light

When your Check Engine light comes on, you may be torn between utter panic and just wanting to ignore it and hope it goes away. That's perfectly understandable. That same Check Engine light could...
Published on: Feb 20, 2024

Maintain Your Power Steering System

Although several newer vehicles are coming equipped with electric power steering, the vast majority of cars and trucks on the road use a hydraulic power boost system.  With hydraulics, fluid is p...
Published on: Feb 13, 2024