Is Your Car a Victim of the MINI Cooper Low Oil Level Epidemic?
Based on the above definition, #2 to be exact, there is no doubt that we are experiencing an epidemic. Over the past year, we have seen dozens of Mini Coopers coming into our facility with a very low oil level. This is serious because it can dramatically reduce the life of a Mini Cooper engine!
Why Can’t I Have a Maryland Vehicle Safety Inspection Performed on a Rainy Day?
You schedule a safety inspection, wake up to find it’s pouring down raining, and the auto shop says it can’t perform your inspection! At first, this seems unreasonable — bureaucracy gone wild and unfair. Let’s take a closer look at the reason why.
Brakes and the Warning Systems That Help Us Monitor Them
How do you know what condition your brakes are in? Do you wait until you hear them squealing a bit as you stop? Do you wait for a warning light to come on? Do you wait until the brake pedal feels low?
Auto Repair Dilemma – When to Blame the Mechanic vs. When to Blame the Car
So you are all set. You booked an appointment in advance and arrived on time. Everything seems like it’s going to go smoothly, and then you get ‘the call’. It’s the service adviser saying, “We need your car for another day!”
6 Things You Need to Know Before You Get Your Punctured Car Tire Repaired
Need an automobile tire repaired? Know what’s acceptable when it comes to repairing your tires. Not all tire punctures are created equal; some can be repaired, and some can’t. Car tires that are improperly repaired can fail and result in an accident.
Mercedes Owner’s $1000 Cup of Coffee
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 mix. Well, we know of one Mercedes owner who is likely regretting his decision to allow that cup of coffee.
Why Do I Even Need An Oil Change?
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 now and then, but that’s just about all the maintenance we expect to do.
Tire Pressure Monitors – Transmitting LIVE “from a Car Tire Near You”
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 completly flat tire, and over the years, these systems have saved many lives and prevented a lot of inconvienence.
Maximize Winter Driving Visibility With These 10 Tips
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 fog, mist, ice and snow and driving becomes a real challenge.
Why Did My Brake Caliper Fail After Only 18 Months?
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.
Pamper Your Car with A Little Pre-Holiday Vehicle Servicing
With the holiday season underway, squeezing shopping to an already crowded schedule can be a challenge, not to mention adding other “must do” errands such as getting your car serviced before a holiday road trip.
Is this Car Haunted or Is it Just an Intermittent Car Problem?
Recently, I stood in as the courtesy van driver. It’s always a fun job; I hear so many stories and my first trip out was not an exception. One of the customers described the problem he was having with his car.