by Brian England | Feb 13, 2017 | Industry-Wide Topics
When our cars are new, many of us limit consumption of food and drinks in the car. We want to keep them clean for as long as possible. Then, as time passes, those of us who aren’t sticklers lighten up and allow a cup of coffee, maybe a little candy or trail...
by Brian England | Feb 6, 2017 | Auto Questions, Preventative Maintenance
It’s interesting; so many things that we use today just don’t require much maintenance. When we purchase something like a television or a toaster oven, we don’t ever expect to have to take them to a repair shop. They may require a bit of cleaning...
by Brian England | Jan 16, 2017 | Car Problems & Repairs
For the several years now, automobiles have been produced with tire pressure monitoring systems. These systems warn the driver whenever one of the tires has lost pressure — before it becomes a danger. This early warning system can save you from having a...
by Brian England | Dec 21, 2016 | Auto Questions, Auto Tips, Car Safety
Here we are at the winter solstice, December 21, 2016. It’s the shortest day of the year. We are commuting in the dark or driving when the sun is low — at dawn in the morning or dusk in the evening — making visibility difficult. Couple this with...
by Brian England | Dec 13, 2016 | Auto Questions, Car Problems & Repairs
One fall weekend, my wife and I were driving north on Interstate 270, going from Urbana to Frederick, Maryland, when we spotted a sign saying “Scenic Overlook.” We had some time to kill so we took the exit. It was a nice place to stop because there’s...
