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Owning a vehicle comes with various services that need to be performed regularly to keep it running at its best for as long as possible. One of these is wheel alignment. Often, we forget or overlook wheel alignments because they don’t seem as “necessary” as some other services, such as oil changes and brake jobs.… …

Understanding the Warning Signs Before It Becomes a Breakdown Imagine I-70 during rush hour, stop-and-go traffic, snow starting to fall. Out of nowhere, smoke begins billowing from under the hood, your temperature gauge starts climbing,       —ding!— your check engine light comes on, and suddenly you’re thinking… why is my car overheating? In moments like this,… …

Coolant, sometimes referred to as antifreeze, is one of the essential fluids our vehicles require to operate, yet it often goes overlooked when working properly. You may not notice your cooling system is experiencing issues until you see the engine’s thermometer reading dangerously high temperatures. A lack of cooling system performance can come down to… …

It was a cold winter morning in Arvada, Colorado, and the house was just starting to wake up. A young man sat at the kitchen table finishing breakfast while his mom moved quickly through the house getting ready for the day. She had raised him on her own, and over the years, he learned what… …

Squeaking suspension is not only noticeable and annoying when driving over dips, potholes, or speed bumps, but it can also be a warning sign of a failing suspension component. The suspension system is responsible for keeping you comfortable as well as keeping your vehicle under control. Failing suspension can turn from a nagging issue into… …

Modern vehicles use an array of lights on the dashboard to relay important information to the driver, from the oil pressure flight to warnings about potential engine malfunctions. While these lights provide a good idea of what system is experiencing issues, pinpointing the exact source of your warning can be difficult.  One of these common… …

Most drivers are familiar with the basic differences between an automatic and manual gearbox, however as transmission technology has continued to develop, a new type of transmission has become one of the premier choices for performance and luxury vehicles: the dual-clutch transmission. What Is a DCT? A dual-clutch transmission (DCT) is a type of transmission… …

If you’re experiencing issues starting your vehicle or keeping it running, it could be due to an issue in the electrical system such as a dead battery or a weak alternator. Oftentimes these problems will exhibit similar symptoms despite being very different components. In this article, we’ll go over the symptoms of a faulty battery… …

Power steering is one of those systems in our vehicles that often goes taken for granted and is mostly forgotten while operating properly. That is, until it experiences a failure. The loss of power steering can be one of the most abrupt and worrying sensations while driving, as you lose the hydraulic or electric steering… …

And How It’s Costing You More at the Pump Tires are one of the most important safety components on your vehicle, but they’re also one of the most commonly neglected. If you’ve noticed your tires wearing out faster than expected, it’s a sign that something’s not quite right. Not only does rapid tire wear cost… …