It Wears on You (Tire Rotation)
April 25, 2021
If someone told you there was a fairly inexpensive way to improve your vehicle's handling, fuel economy and extend the life of your tires, you'd probably ask, "What do I have to do?" The answer is to rotate your tires. But you have to do it regularly. A lot of drivers think skipping tire rotatio... More
A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)
April 18, 2021
Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up. These endure hundreds of open-and-close cycles, usually without any problems. But when they act up, it can be a major inconvenience for ... More
TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your Chicago Vehicle
April 11, 2021
Chicago drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Illinois come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Chicago area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS consists of senso... More
Emergency! (Vehicle Emergency items)
April 4, 2021
"I never expected it could happen to me." Countless drivers have said that after they've had an emergency turn their lives upside down. So before that happens to you, let's thinking about planning ahead for an emergency with a few things you should keep in your vehicle. Road flares. If you've ev... More