It seems that road trips have a special place in my heart. In our busy world there is just something about being in a small space (real small in some cars) with someone you enjoy spending time with. You are sitting closer than you usually do at the dinner table and you also tend to talk about topics that just …
Back when we all purchased our fuel from full service stations these simple items were checked by a smiling young man while he topped off your tank. Those stations are hard to find these days, so if you don’t have a repair shop that will do this for you then download this simple check list. It is a great way …
Here is an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, cars are becoming more sophisticated everyday – and fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more specialized at about the same pace. The do-it-yourselfer has to be pretty careful so that they do not actually harm their vehicle with the wrong type …
Do you own a Texas vehicle with a warranty? Many dealers and manufacturers suggest that you need to get your maintenance services at a dealership in order to keep your warranty. That simply isn’t true! You can handle many items your self or have your vehicle serviced at your trusted, local service center without affecting your warranty. A federal law, …
North Americans love their cars. And nothing goes with cars better than the road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road – it’s great! But there’s nothing like car trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt. Now you can’t always avoid problems, but you can take steps to reduce the probability of getting sidelined …
Those of you who know me are probably getting tired of hearing about your car battery. The cooler weather here in Humble TX has alot of vehicles coming in on a wrecker, just because their battery is not strong enough. The average life of a battery in Texas is only 33 months. So if your battery is 3 years or …
Let’s talk shocks and struts. Shock absorbers and struts last a long time and wear out pretty slowly for most SUVs and other autos in the Houston area. They’re easy to take for granted, but your shocks and struts do a very important job so you need to pay attention to them. They keep your tires on the road; and …
Grab your sunglasses and your favorite tunes! It is time to climb in the car and head to one of my favorite cities, Huntsville, Texas. This quick venture is an easy day trip that requires no advance planning. Huntsville is a really short drive from most Houston area locations and this weekend is a great time to head that way …
Not too many years ago you really could tell a “book by it’s cover” or in the case of cars its origin by its brand. As our economy has become more global that has all changed. Domestic manufacturers are buying more and more from overseas and traditionally foreign manufacturers. Even Ford and General Motors have looked outside our country for …
Is it bad to top off your tank? Yes. Ok, I am done. Just take my word for it, you don’t want to top off your tank. Well fine, I can give you some reasons. Actually the newest, most shocking reason that I just ran across is because topping off your tank can cause CANCER! For years we have know …
