Can Car Scent Keep You Safe On Illinois Roads?

October 29, 2015

Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and, it might keep you safer... The average American commuter in Illinois spends two and a half hours daily in their car. The government says a hundred thousand auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the w... More

Keeping Your Chicago Air Fresh When Driving With A Clean Cabin Air Filter

October 28, 2015

Pop quiz: What is a cabin air filter? A. A filter for your Chicago house? B. A fresh, piney scent? C. A filter for the passenger compartment of your car? Clever you, its C. A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passenger compartment of your SUV. It ... More

Hitting The Brakes In West Town

October 21, 2015

Hello Chicago, let's talk about brakes. Braking, as all Illinois motorists know, is slowing or stopping your vehicle. As you can imagine, brakes are engineered to work well on a particular vehicle application. For example, you would expect more powerful brakes on a heavy-duty picku... More

Water Pump

October 14, 2015

Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your car from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat and the water pump The co... More

Hey Chicago Drivers, How Many Miles Are On Your Car?

October 3, 2015

Nowadays, Chicago drivers are paying more at Chicago gas pumps. For some families in the greater Chicago area, it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. Thats got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many Illinois car owners are putting off buying... More