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Maintaining Your Car on a Budget, Without Sacrificing Performance

For those car enthusiasts on a budget, costly performance parts aren’t always feasible. But if you love your car, you probably also want it performing to its maximum potential. Here are some tips for lower cost maintenance and possible upgrades that you can work on in order to help maximize performance. 1. Replace worn, rubber…

17 Tips to Survive the Desert When Your Car Breaks Down

July 5, 2013 - You’re driving through a desolate stretch of desert. Suddenly you’re car just grinds to a halt. Do you know how to survive getting stranded in the desert? There are many steps and precautions you should take when travelling through any kind of remote area. Here is a checklist of tips to…

How to Avoid Expensive Car Repairs?

July 1, 2013 - A visit to the local repair shop is often accompanied by dread. It is bad enough that there is a problem with your car, but the cost of repairing your vehicle can really add up. Do you know the best way of avoiding a costly repair? Preventing issues from occurring in…

What to do if Your Car AC Compressor Breaks

A/C Tips

June 24, 2013 - All the various components in your car come under wear and tear through everyday use. At some point parts can break down and fail. The AC compressor is one such component that is heavily used and put under a lot of pressure. If your compressor is beginning to falter, then you…

Infographic: Summer Driving Tips

Check Battery: battery troubles pose the biggest reason for AAA response calls during the summer. The last thing you want is to have a dead battery when it is over 100 degrees outside. Make sure your battery is in proper working conditions before the heat becomes unbearable. Top Off Fluids: Make sure all the necessary…

Road Trip 3: Fun Ways to Entertain Yourself On A long Road Trip

May 30, 2013 - Long road trips can be exciting, but after a while they can kind of get boring. Being in a car for many hours with your friends or families with not much to do but look out the window can bring on a feeling of restlessness, and extreme boredom. Luckily, there are…

Road Trip 2: How To Prepare Your Car for a Long Road Trip

May 29, 2013 - Going on a long road trip can be fun and exciting, but before embarking on your journey, you must make sure your car is prepared to take the trip. Making sure your car is ready to take the long trip is very important if you want to avoid any possible problems…

How to Care for Your Rag Top

May 14, 2013 - A convertible can be a statement, a new way of life, or a symbol of a midlife crisis. Many people gravitate toward this fun loving type of car because of the freedom and the enjoyment. But, like most things in life, it has a price. What other costs come with a…

Prepare Your Car for Summer: Your Car is Like Your Dog

May 10, 2013 - Well, okay maybe not to everyone. But, to some, dog is man’s best friend and to others (both male and female) car is “man’s” best friend. So, how do you treat your best friend? Do you starve them to death? Do you make them eat the same old repetitive foods day…

5 Tips For Improving Your Gas Mileage

May 2, 2013 - Improving your gas mileage can help you save money on fuel expenses. Some common things you do while driving can cause your car to guzzle gas. There are daily tasks you can perform to make sure that you’re getting the most out of your gas money. Here are some valuable tips…