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More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles).
In Canada, the average life expectancy of a vehicle there is around 13 years, and in the U.S., it's around 15. Vehicles are lasting longer these days, and there are several reasons for...
In the sloppy cold weather months, you might be tempted to pick up an all-weather mat and throw it on top of the mats you already have in your vehicle. After all, double protection is better, right? In this case, wrong. Here's why.
It's important to keep the accelerator and brake pedals clear so they can function the way they are supposed to. Stacking mats in the driver's side foot well can make them sit up too high on the floor. That can, in turn, jam your accelerator pedal forward, causing your...
The hottest news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people can do to greatly reduce their gas consumption, save money, and help the environment. You can really improve your fuel economy by how you drive but first, here's a review of things you can do for your vehicle that'll save gas no matter how you...
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for “all-season” radials. Drivers ran out and bought some and we thought we were done with snow tires forever. Tires have come a long way since then. Modern winter tires sold are much better designed for the wide range of conditions that come with winter...
Your vehicle has a way of letting you know when something's wrong. Consider a vibrating steering wheel. It certainly didn't do that when it was new, so that shake is trying to tell you something.
There are a few things that can cause your steering wheel to vibrate as you drive down the road. One of the most common is out-of-balance tires. You may not only feel that wobble in your steering wheel, you might also feel it in the tires. Sometimes it's not there when you're driving...
Most auto owners know that their vehicles need regular preventive maintenance like changing the oil and filters, rotating the tires and refilling the washer fluid. But did you know that your air conditioning system needs routine maintenance as well? Taking care of your air conditioning system can extend its life and prevent costly repair bills. Why is it important for drivers to get routine maintenance on their air conditioning system? First, the refrigerant contains an added lubricant....
The biggest issue for drivers is always safety. When your vehicle wheels are out of alignment, the vehicle will pull to one side, which could lead to an accident . When you're vehicle is out of alignment, you should have it taken care of right away at Precision Tune Auto Care in.
When undergoing an alignment service at Precision Tune Auto Care, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are checked for damage. Then the alignment is charted...
One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Precision Tune Auto Care is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed. Cars are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom. So, it's challenging to track down the actual cause of the problem. And it can be frustrating for the vehicle owner because it can take time and money to get to the bottom of a problem. If it's not something obvious, it's easy...