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Winter Watch List (Winter Maintenance Items)
Don't love winter weather? Here's a list of four things you need to keep a watch on during the winter months.
Let's start with coolant levels. Coolant is as important in cold weather as it is i...
Published on: Oct 05, 2025
Tire or Re-Tire? (Getting Tires Ready for Hot Weather)
Heat isn't easy on vehicle tires, and as the seasons change, make sure yours are ready to take the heat.
Let's talk first about inflation. Heat causes air to expand, so heat alone can rai...
Published on: Feb 23, 2025
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates.
That kind of re...
Published on: Dec 29, 2024
Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)
In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with ...
Published on: Oct 13, 2024
North Ridgeville Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?
Any North Ridgeville driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that “if it ain't broke, don't fix it” is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly fo...
Published on: Aug 04, 2024
Relax When the Wind Blows in Ohio: Winter Car Prep for North Ridgeville Drivers
When autumn comes around in North Ridgeville, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's...
Published on: Jul 14, 2024
Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so re...
Published on: Jun 23, 2024
Tire Tread Depth for North Ridgeville, Ohio Drivers
Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of ...
Published on: Jun 16, 2024