How Can I Keep My Car’s Cabin Air Filter Clean?
What is the cabin air filter? It is the pleated, fibrous filter that cleans air that comes into the interior of the car via the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. It keeps the air inside your car free of contaminants. Some cabin air filters even trap odors.
Yes, Some Auto Services Can Wait
Not long ago I was on the front line, servicing cars for our “while you wait” customers. I was performing a 5000 mile service on a Honda Fit. The car is getting up in miles, but it is in perfect condition. My report to our customer, Robin, is a good one — just a tire rotation and an alignment that can wait until next year.
10 Things You Can Do to Prepare Your Car for Winter Driving
I don’t know about you, but I glimpsed a lot of people sporting their winter coats this past weekend. Snow has already hit Maine (no surprise there), but it’s hit Tennessee and South Carolina too! Yes, the winter weather is already here in some parts of the country. It’s best to be prepared for it.
My Car’s Windshield Washer Fluid Won’t Spray. What Should I Do?
Yes, I know it’s just the end of October, but before you know it winter will be here. In fact, the Farmer’s Almanac says we should expect about three inches more snow than normal this December!
From the Morris Minor-Mini to the new 2015’s – Mini Continues to Evolve
When it comes to Mini’s, my family has a longgggggggggggggggg history.
My Car Runs Hot. Do I Need a Coolant Flush?
So, you’re driving along, and suddenly you notice the temperature gauge registers “hot”. What do you do?
Drive a Mini Cooper, Audi or BMW? Beware of Low Engine Oil Levels.
“Every time I bring my Mini Cooper in you say it is low on oil, why?”
Columbia Auto Shop Starts Fixing Old Jaguars, MGBs, Minis & Triumphs
One of the most exciting things about owning a business is being able to make rapid decisions and changing things quickly and efficiently. It’s like having your own world. You can innovate and try things without too much fuss.
The Myth of the $19.99 Oil Change
Have you ever gotten an oil change for $19.99 or less? How much do you think the value of that oil service really was?
Auto Transmission Repairs – What Every Driver Should Know
You can expect your car’s transmission to last for 200,000 to 300,000 miles, but some maintenance may be required.
Car AC Works Sometimes? Blowing cold today but warm tomorrow?
One of the most difficult automotive air conditioning problems to diagnose is an intermittent A/C problem. In other words, one day your car’s A/C is blowing cold air, the next day it’s warm air.
Columbia MD Brake Service – What Every Driver Should Know
Proper brake maintenance is essential to automobile safety. In the video below, I review some key tips on brake maintenance, but the bottom line is to be sure your brakes undergo a thorough examination every year.