Getting stuck on the side of the road is not only stressful and frustrating, it can also be dangerous, especially if you have to wait for several hours for help to arrive.Read More…
Have you ever received a letter or a phone call trying to sell you an extended warranty for your car? It’s most likely a scam! The Car Chick talks about how theseRead More…
By: Lianne Hofer, The Clutter Consultant If you are like me, your car sees you more than your dog does! We spend an average of 16,000 days of our lives driving daily.Read More…
While our Northern friends are still dealing with snow (ew!), here in the South, it is “Pollen Season”. While pollen technically isn’t “dangerous”, it can cause sneezing and breathing problems for thoseRead More…
In this episode of “Shut Up & Drive”, The Car Chick talks about the dangers of tire pressure shrinkage in cold weather, and what to do to prevent low tire pressures.
If you are planning to go over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house this holiday season, get a pre-road trip inspection from your dealership or ASE certified mechanic. TravelingRead More…
While I always encourage people, especially women, to learn more about car care and repair, actually doing repairs yourself may cost you more in the long run. My husband, an ASE Certified Master Technician, hasRead More…
The timing belt controls the camshafts in your engine, opening and closing valves at just the right time for smooth operation. Like other belts in your car, the timing belt is aRead More…
If you are still using old fashioned, “natural” oil, you may want to consider switching to synthetic oil. Yes, a good quality synthetic oil is more expensive than traditional oil, but here areRead More…
As we approach the official first day of Fall, the days shorter and the sun sits lower in the sky during evening rush hour. Glare from the sun can cause reflections off car windows,Read More…