Category Archives: Maintenance and Service

Car Maintenance Tips — Part 1

In my research for this post, I browsed a round to find some great car maintenance tips that will help you retain the most value in your car. Cars, trucks, and SUVs can be great investments if you maintain as … Continue reading

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How to Polish Scratches Out of Your Car

No one wants to go out in the morning and find a scratch on their car, but it’s good to know that there is a way to remove most simple scratches. Whether you drove next to some brush or your … Continue reading

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How to Change the Oil in Your Car

Changing your oil can be a pretty simple process if you follow a good set of instructions. I found a great 13-step walk-through on a site, and I think it will help you have your oil changed in no time … Continue reading

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Maintenance Tips: Leaking Fluids

It takes a lot of different fluids to get your car or truck down the road every day, and when they start leaking out of you car, it can be hard to tell what the problem is. Fortunately, the color … Continue reading

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Strange Smells Coming from Your Car or Truck?

We’ve all been there: you’re driving down the road and you start to notice a funny smell coming from your car. Sometimes it’s a burning smell and other times it might smell like old eggs (if you haven’t experienced that … Continue reading

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Proper Tire Maintenance for Your New or Used Car

Your tires are one of the most important pieces of your new or used car. They come in daily contact with the road and have to withstand any element that they are subjected to: rain, heat, ice, etc. With just … Continue reading

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Maintenance Tips: 7 Sounds You Should Know

The sound of a finely tuned engine can be music to the ears, but once you hear that strange rattle or clinking noise, the music stops. When your engine makes noises that you don’t usually hear, it can be a … Continue reading

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