National car service chains, like Jiffy Lube or PepBoys, are often used for the occasional grease job and oil change. But using these businesses for maintenance and repairs is risky. Here’s why: 1) Their “technicians” do NOT have to be certified. Employees at these chains don’t have to have any prior experience, certifications, or even […]
By Kate Bergeron Drive-ins are a nostalgic summer experience and a great activity for the whole family. Here are a few noteworthy drive-ins in New England: Wellfleet Enjoy first run double features every night in the summer at the only Drive-In Theatre on Cape Cod. The Wellfleet Drive-In hosts a 100′ x 44′ screen, FM […]
By Kate Bergeron (July 24, 2017) Unfortunately for drivers, gas prices often go up during the summer, starting around Memorial Day. Summer travel creates an increase in demand, refineries have to undergo spring maintenance which limits production, and natural disasters like hurricanes can disrupt international distribution chains. But gasoline sold during the summer is also […]
By Kate Bergeron, July 24th, 2017 No matter the season, keeping your car clean inside and out is essential. Here are five car cleaning tricks every car owner should know: 1) Use a portable vacuum A quick wipe down or once over with your home vacuum doesn’t always do the trick, especially if you’ve have […]
By Kate Bergeron (July 18th, 2017) Most people only see the mechanic when there’s a problem. They only stop by when they hear a noise, when something feels off, or, worse, when they break down. Unplanned, reactive maintenance is costly and can be avoided with simple planning. Preventative maintenance extends car life, ensures your ride […]
By Kate Bergeron, June 8, 2017 Air conditioner systems require regular maintenance and monitoring. With summer in full swing, it can be tempting to use a cheap, store-bought fix if your AC malfunctions. But one-size-fits-all solutions, like AC Pro and other self repair kits, usually do more harm than good. Here’s why: A Band-Aid Fix […]
Coolant Exchanges – When to Change When do you recommend Coolant exchanges? First, lets make sure we address what coolant is and what its purpose is. Coolant is a liquid or gas that is used to remove heat from something. The engine’s cooling system is filled with coolant/antifreeze which have a lover freeze point and higher […]
Protect Your Vehicle’s Resale Value Keeping your vehicle clean is an easy and inexpensive way to protect its trade-in and resale value. Whether you do it yourself or have someone do it for you, keeping your vehicle clean on the outside and tidy on the inside can go a long way! Tips on how to keep […]
Increase your Vehicle’s Life Expectancy: Want to know how to increase the life expectancy of your vehicle? Knowing what NOT to do is just as important as knowing what to do! Think about it, we know drinking water is a “should do” while drinking soda is a “should not do”. If we apply this to concept to […]
Engine Overheating How to cool an overheating engine? With the hot weather this summer has brought us, your vehicle is at risk of overheating. Most of us have our A/C on full blast which could trigger our engine to overheat. Even if you maintain your vehicle well, this can still occur. So it is important […]