Car trouble always seems to happen at the most inconvenient times; when we’re in a rush, on our way to an important business meeting, or trying to get to the bank before it closes. While it’s especially concerning when your car won’t start, and...
A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine hit a deer while traveling on the freeway (the I-280). The damage was so extensive that insurance totaled it. Deer are most likely to travel onto roadways at dawn and dusk and are more often on roadways in Spring and Fall. It is...
We heavily rely on our vehicles for our daily tasks and it can be extremely frustrating if your car will not start. If this is happening to you there can be multiple causes. Suspect number one: the battery. Perhaps your vehicle needs a jumpstart. You will need battery...
Coolant is the fluid that flows around the engine block to help keep the temperature of the engine down, in your vehicle it is often a mix of antifreeze with water. The main components of the engine cooling system include the radiator, water pump, cooling fan,...
There are two lights that may illuminate on your dash (depending on your make and model) and it is good to know the difference between them as well as what they mean. The “Check Engine” light is a notification that something is wrong, the range can be anything from a...
