by Brian England | May 29, 2024 | Auto Tips, Buying/Selling
Recently a friend told me about how difficult it was to find a new car after his insurance company wrote his car off after a recent accident. The insurance company settled the claim and gave him a reasonable amount based on the excellent vehicle condition of his car....
by Brian England | May 10, 2024 | Auto Questions, Car Problems & Repairs
If you are having to top of your oil levels frequently or your car is using a lot more than normal, the first step is to arrange for an oil consumption test over the next few weeks. This will tell us the severity of the problem. From there we can examine for potential...
by Brian England | Feb 21, 2024 | Auto Tips, Preventative Maintenance
First, check the vehicle manufacturer recommendations. Most manufacturers will recommend how often to change your transmission fluid. For example, Ford says every 150,000 miles. Other manufacturers like BMW say their fluid is a “lifetime” fluid and this can make...
by Brian England | Feb 7, 2024 | Car Safety
The winter storm we experienced just this month brought back memories of a few years ago when local motorists got stuck in a snowstorm on I-95 for many hours. For those not prepared for winter driving it turned into a terrifying experience. Drivers had no water, they...
by Brian England | Jan 18, 2024 | Car Safety, Hybrid/Electric Cars
Hybrid and Electric cars use regenerative braking systems as well as standard brakes. Standard brakes rely on friction to slow the car down, similar to how the brakes on a bicycle work. Regenerative braking systems, use the energy produced by the engine to charge the...
