by Brian England | Aug 7, 2024 | Auto Tips, Car Problems & Repairs
A friend in Yorkshire England emailed me recently asking if the type of coolant he uses in his car really matters. Specifically, he asked if he could use “any type of coolant” to top off his radiator. He told me he was losing about a pint of coolant every 500 miles....
by Brian England | Jul 24, 2024 | Auto Tips, Buying/Selling
Over the years this has been a question asked frequently by our customers as they start shopping for a new car. In general purchasing one of these dealer maintenance service packages is a bad idea. This locks you into a program so that if you decide that you don’t...
by Brian England | Jul 11, 2024 | Car Safety, Hybrid/Electric Cars
Tesla took the early lead and developed the first electric vehicles. Since then, other major manufacturers have followed suit and electric vehicles have proliferated. As of June 2024, there are approximately 50 different electric cars currently available to new car...
by Brian England | Jun 12, 2024 | Auto Tips, Car Safety, Industry-Wide Topics
Getting your car road trip ready ensures a smooth, safe, and enjoyable adventure. Here’s a comprehensive checklist to prepare your car for summer fun: Essential Services Checklist: Bring in your car for comprehensive preventative maintenance that includes an oil...
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....
