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Have you ever read an article about a new car or spoken with a service advisor at a repair shop and ended up thinking to yourself, “I need a translator to understand what he/she was talking about!” You’re not alone. The automobile industry and repair providers have their own unique vocabulary – a “language” that…

By Greg Burchette If your TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) warning light goes on during a cold snap, it may not mean your tire has a leak. Tire pressure can decrease about 1 PSI (pound per square inch) for every 10 degrees the temperature drops. It’s not that more air is escaping your tires, but…

One of the biggest challenges in the auto repair business is getting our hands on good quality parts. It’s getting more difficult these days and can even be downright dangerous. Cheap car parts, often from China, have flooded the U.S. market in the past 15 years and the quality is hit-or-miss. “Every time I work…

It will cost you more in the long run. You’re driving along and it happens, your check engine light goes on. But nothing seems to have changed with the way your car is running. It’s OK to let it go for a bit, right? Bad idea. The light is an indicator that there’s something wrong…

Remember to remove all ice and snow from your vehicle before driving, especially from the hood, windows and roof. It’s the law in New Jersey! Motorists who fail to do so face fines of $25 to $75 for each offense, regardless of whether the ice and snow is dislodged from the vehicle. If flying ice…

Have You Ever Found Water On The Floor Of Your Car After A Rain ? Your Car May Need It’s Gutters Cleaned Last week,  I discovered a large amount of water was lying in the foot wells of my car.  What a mess !  There were no obvious problems like a leaking radiator.  I discovered…