Myths passed around our North Ridgeville, Ohio community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground ...
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving o...
Most North Ridgeville folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my North Ridgevil...
These days many people in the North Ridgeville area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started...
Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Xtreme article: wiper blades. While this isn't t...
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator ...
North Ridgeville area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles...
Buying a new car in North Ridgeville is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How ...
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Xtreme for a checkup and he said that he read on the...
Today in our Xtreme blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in North Ridgeville with recommended intervals: Let'...
A generation ago, North Ridgeville drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a ...
As North Ridgeville consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Ohio, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old an...
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the way...
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and ...
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among North Ridgeville drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service sc...
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our North Ridgeville, Ohio, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt....
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Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in North Ridgeville?Is it:
Stereo
Wheels
Air Bag
DVD System
Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now s...
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over North Ridgeville. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be ...
About 90% of our driving decisions in the North Ridgeville area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most North Ridgeville drivers have ex...